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NL10 YJM

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

214,756 mi
Last recorded214,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 YJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 214,756 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 209,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and has inner tyre wall failure on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and has inner tyre wall failure on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 209,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and has inner tyre wall failure on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and has inner tyre wall failure on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 209,892 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function jumping on release (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function jumping on release (5.3.2 (b))

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

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))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating outer cover corroded

parking brake lever high travel freeplay

vehicle underside body/components/suspension dry showing corrosion in places

wheel arches/bodywork showing corrosion in places

Pass 17 Jan 2024 204,384 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jan 2024 204,383 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 193,786 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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))

Rear Exhaust box outer skins corroding off

Fail 11 Jan 2023 193,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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))

Rear Exhaust box outer skins corroding off

Offside Lower diesel cooler insecure underneath car

Pass 21 Jan 2022 180,863 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn hard on inner edge and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very hard on inner edge and 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skins corroding off

Rear window washers not working

Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level found low on pre-checks, topped up

Rear Exhaust box outer skins corroded off.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil level found low on pre-checks, topped up

Rear Exhaust box outer skins corroded off.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skins

Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear) bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 125,393 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear) bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,750 miles

Advise on pre-checks oil level found low topped up by 1.5 lrts before testing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Legal limit only worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre low on pressure.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,750 miles

Advise on pre-checks oil level found low topped up by 1.5 lrts before testing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Legal limit only worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre low on pressure.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,970 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL10 YJM is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 NL10 YJM, 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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NL10 YJM is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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