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XW05 SAM

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,158 mi
Last recorded162,158 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXW05 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 162,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front wheel arch repaired with sticky tape

rear dust covers badly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 162,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front wheel arch repaired with sticky tape

rear dust covers badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,019 miles

dust covers on both rear shockers corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 152,004 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 clamps corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

dust covers on both rear shockers corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly under inflated

Outer skin damaged on exhaust rear silencer

Fail 23 Nov 2022 135,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly under inflated

Outer skin damaged on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,483 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,088 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 35,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,637 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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XW05 SAM is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc 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 XW05 SAM, 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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XW05 SAM is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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