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SM10 VJL

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 102,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,496 miles

Offside Front wing mirror housing damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror housing damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,172 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 92,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,873 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 27 May 2017 73,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,536 miles

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

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

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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SM10 VJL is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM10 VJL, 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 SM10 VJL registered?

SM10 VJL is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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The MOT history for SM10 VJL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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