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A16 LEH

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 142,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens defective/damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhoust back box corroded,outer layer missing but not leaking

light warning indicator on but all lights functioning

Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 125,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 120,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,094 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 115,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,735 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,657 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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A16 LEH is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 A16 LEH, 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.

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A16 LEH is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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