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YY13 DPE

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,669 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN / PROJECTION (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BARELY LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BARELY LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,701 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 121,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,494 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre Depth Tread Getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 59,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,087 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brakes show signs of getting very hot

Pass 10 May 2017 37,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 37,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,616 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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YY13 DPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 85,861 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 YY13 DPE, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY13 DPE registered?

YY13 DPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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