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HE53 MJS

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE53 MJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake tight to turn by hand

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

Oil leak from rear of engine area

Tailgate struts weak

Vehicle converted for wheel chair access very most rear seat belt only visual parts of belt inspected

Fail 9 Dec 2025 131,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake tight to turn by hand

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

Oil leak from rear of engine area

Tailgate struts weak

Vehicle converted for wheel chair access very most rear seat belt only visual parts of belt inspected

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary safety catch stuck freed off during test (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,382 miles

Front both n/s and o/s tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,897 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,951 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed filler pipe (7.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 49,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,465 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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HE53 MJS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HE53 MJS, 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 HE53 MJS registered?

HE53 MJS is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is HE53 MJS safe to buy?

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