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XJT 283B

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,761 mi
Last recorded122,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 283B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 122,760 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 117,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 106,870 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,039 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 106,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,430 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,787 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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XJT 283B is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJT 283B, 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 XJT 283B registered?

XJT 283B is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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