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2013 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,173 mi
Last recorded138,173 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 FW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Top mount bearing tight causing spring to "bounce" on lock to lock

Nearside Front Tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Offside Front Top mount bearing tight causing spring to "bounce" on lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Rear leaf spring modification ( under axle)

Pass 28 Feb 2025 125,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box croded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box croded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 106,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 96,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,169 miles

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

coolant leak possible water pump

coolant level below minimum

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,337 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,650 miles

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

rear sets are missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,267 miles

rear seat belts not tested no seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,728 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 44,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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59 FW is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 59 FW, 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 59 FW registered?

59 FW is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is 59 FW safe to buy?

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