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DS59 BYV

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,577 mi
Last recorded74,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,577 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level light, lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,047 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level, lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 69,952 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper, handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level, lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,422 miles

general underbody corrosion present.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 40,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 40,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,307 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 12,927 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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DS59 BYV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS59 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS59 BYV registered?

DS59 BYV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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