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FN13 ART

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,657 mi
Last recorded68,657 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 ART
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,657 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 3RD STOP LAMP LENSE CRACKED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 68,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 3RD STOP LAMP LENSE CRACKED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 68,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 43,708 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 43,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 43,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Damage on Nearside front bumper also slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,849 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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FN13 ART is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 69,679 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 FN13 ART, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN13 ART registered?

FN13 ART is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 July 2015.

Is FN13 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN13 ART shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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