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J16 VKG

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush started to perish and crack both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs covers corroded and missing

Rear exhaust silencer secondary skin corroded and detaching

Rear heat shield detached

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements changed at time of test (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements changed at time of test (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush started to perish and crack both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs covers corroded and missing

Rear exhaust silencer secondary skin corroded and detaching

Rear heat shield detached

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,496 miles

Rear Brake disks - corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,949 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,272 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Handbrake release button damaged/ missing

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,732 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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J16 VKG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J16 VKG, 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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J16 VKG is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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