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DY10 UPV

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,537 mi
Last recorded180,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 180,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 180,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 169,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve broken

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 25 Feb 2025 169,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve broken

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2024 159,954 miles

rear box outer skin peeling

Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure towbar ball loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 142,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted CALLIPER TURNED OVER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,030 miles

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,636 miles

corrosion to fuel tank securing strap

corrosion to n/s and o/s front shock absorber casings

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,651 miles

both front drop links are worn

exhaust is corroded

movement in both wishbone rear bushes

nsf tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

tow bar bolts!!

osf flexi hose is twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear adv to replace asap

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear advise to replace asap

Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear adv to replace asap

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear advise to replace asap

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,617 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2014 53,048 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DY10 UPV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY10 UPV, 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 DY10 UPV registered?

DY10 UPV is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is DY10 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 UPV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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