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Y8 GRU

2010 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,042 mi
Last recorded199,042 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caddy102,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 199,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 193,927 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 193,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 192,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 192,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 184,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 184,200 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 178,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 177,220 miles

slight damage to body panels

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 161,754 miles

damage n/s outer sill and front wing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 161,754 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed inner edge worn into centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge but has raised pattern close to limit. nail in centre

damage n/s outer sill and front wing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,757 miles

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

M.I.L light on

windscreen has a crack not obscuring drivers view of the road outside zone A

Pass 16 Apr 2016 150,646 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 141,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,198 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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Y8 GRU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y8 GRU, 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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Y8 GRU is a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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