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RE10 ESF

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

274,645 mi
Last recorded274,645 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 ESF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 274,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 267,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 267,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 261,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 261,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 252,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipework (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 239,425 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 239,425 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 223,835 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 223,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

advise tracking checked

Pass 26 May 2020 215,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss egr pipes on engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2020 215,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss egr pipes on engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 215,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss egr pipes on engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 198,044 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn both

Pass 23 Mar 2018 173,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 173,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 150,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside both bump pads missing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside both bump pads missing

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

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

both rear brakes tight

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,680 miles

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

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

rear brakes tight

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,679 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brakes tight

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,734 miles

Child seat fitted on rear bench not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

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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RE10 ESF is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RE10 ESF, 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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RE10 ESF is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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