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J5 BYO

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,257 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,003 miles

both nearside tyres cut on sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,640 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear discs corroded

rear brakes sticky slow to release

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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J5 BYO is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J5 BYO, 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 J5 BYO registered?

J5 BYO is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 February 2010.

Is J5 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BYO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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