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J500 HEY

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 HEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,267 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r tyres, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 128,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both, front lower arms, rear bushes, badly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r tyres, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 113,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 92,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, FRONT TYRES, WEARING BADLY ON EDGES, CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 87,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 79,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2015 42,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges

offside mirror glass heavily cracked

Pass 15 May 2015 42,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges

offside mirror glass heavily cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 32,391 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 24,142 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 24,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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J500 HEY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J500 HEY, 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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J500 HEY is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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