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AA61 DJA

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,032 mi
Last recorded173,032 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 DJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 173,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 158,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 158,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 144,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated no excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 144,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated no excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 110,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt buckle missing center rear (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,108 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 May 2018 41,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear discs heavily lipped

Slight bind o/s/r brake,

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,563 miles

2 x rear brakes binding

Pass 31 May 2016 24,259 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 24,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x front brake disks lipped

2 x front wipers smearing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,421 miles

rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,900 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AA61 DJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AA61 DJA, 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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AA61 DJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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