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UPE 491

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,516 mi
Last recorded169,516 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 491
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 169,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 164,270 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 164,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 146,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,525 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,847 miles

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 tyre out of shape.

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

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)

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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UPE 491 is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPE 491, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPE 491 registered?

UPE 491 is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is UPE 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPE 491 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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