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SM59 UTJ

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,249 mi
Last recorded143,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 143,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,187 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and under body covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,530 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,035 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,911 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,735 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,099 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 28,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,817 miles

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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SM59 UTJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SM59 UTJ, 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 SM59 UTJ registered?

SM59 UTJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is SM59 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 UTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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