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NK10 BYF

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,708 mi
Last recorded176,708 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK10 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 176,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,200 miles

oil around bottom of engine

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,200 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil around bottom of engine

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached d rubbers worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail d rubber worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery insercure

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,811 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,515 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 96,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,006 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,060 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 15,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 12,703 miles

Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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NK10 BYF is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NK10 BYF, 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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NK10 BYF is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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