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A25 NLJ

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,474 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 123,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,353 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,537 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,075 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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A25 NLJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A25 NLJ, 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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A25 NLJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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