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481 YPJ

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 YPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 64,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 61,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,558 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,910 miles

Nearside leaf spring stop buffer missing

Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,699 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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481 YPJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 481 YPJ, 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 481 YPJ registered?

481 YPJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is 481 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 YPJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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