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YN61 FOU

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,700 mi
Last recorded231,700 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 231,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 227,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 222,952 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall

Offside Front between leafs spring bush missing front

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 213,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 213,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 204,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 142,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

windscreen has a chip

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,986 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,133 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,143 miles

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

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 FOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YN61 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

YN61 FOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is YN61 FOU safe to buy?

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