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J23 CDL

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,666 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 146,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from the inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) The movement is extensive but not dangerous. ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 144,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from the inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) The movement is extensive but not dangerous. ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,339 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be readily opened from the inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeding limit of 0.7. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be readily opened from the inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 132,539 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 132,539 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,852 miles

All tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle lowered

Front Evidence of driveshafts fouling anti roll bar

Fail 18 Jul 2017 112,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle lowered

Front Evidence of driveshafts fouling anti roll bar

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,003 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 102,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 89,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,600 miles

front discs worn and corroded

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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J23 CDL is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J23 CDL, 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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J23 CDL is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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