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YN61 FOP

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

240,889 mi
Last recorded240,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 FOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 240,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 239,578 miles

OIL LEAK FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 239,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 211,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 205,743 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 205,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 199,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 191,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 185,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 181,093 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 169,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 169,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,314 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bent a bit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,108 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 29,108 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,516 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,539 miles

N/S/R leaf spring assisters worn

O/S/R leaf spring assisters worn

Fail 1 Dec 2014 21,539 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R leaf spring assisters worn

O/S/R leaf spring assisters worn

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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YN61 FOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 94,092 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 YN61 FOP, 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 15 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 YN61 FOP registered?

YN61 FOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YN61 FOP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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