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XX53 ZEE

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,297 mi
Last recorded206,297 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 ZEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 206,297 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 206,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 193,348 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 191,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 191,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary safety catch not working

Engine oil level on min level

Offside Door mirror unit case damaged (glass ok)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Modified floor structure covered in underseal / including sign of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

signs of corrosion to other prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2024 189,060 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 186,012 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside mirror case damaged / loose (mirror glass ok)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Many areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 185,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Many areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 183,683 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 180,001 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 179,778 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 176,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,276 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure not attached (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,461 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,610 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,773 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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XX53 ZEE is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX53 ZEE, 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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XX53 ZEE is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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