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EF59 DFX

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,088 mi
Last recorded165,088 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 165,088 miles

slight oil leak-

Pass 6 Feb 2025 161,657 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 161,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 157,181 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

noise from under bonnet

Pass 20 Feb 2023 150,652 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row of rear ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 150,607 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row of rear ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 140,707 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 140,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,641 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,987 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,073 miles

High level brake light lens damage

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Back row (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Back row (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,073 miles

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

High level brake light lens damage

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Back row (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Back row (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,764 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring bump stop missing

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,314 miles

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)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,346 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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EF59 DFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF59 DFX, 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 EF59 DFX registered?

EF59 DFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is EF59 DFX safe to buy?

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