CarVerify

Free Car Check

G5 FAU

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,598 mi
Last recorded114,598 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,598 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorating

High level stop lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 114,597 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorating

High level stop lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 102,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,896 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,006 miles

Brake disc's lipped front and rear

Covers fitted

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Surface corrosion to underside and various components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,298 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,670 miles

Covers fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 74,670 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,340 miles

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,822 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,893 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,824 miles

Covers fitted to engine bay and underside.

Vehicle converted to camper.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,167 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G5 FAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G5 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G5 FAU?

You can check the full history of G5 FAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G5 FAU registered?

G5 FAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 July 2010.

Is G5 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 FAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 FAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G5 FAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.