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AB02 NEL

2011 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Caddy94,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm of tread. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,761 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 107,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,293 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,530 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 87,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,420 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,323 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top plate (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front day run light inop

Offside Front day run light

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,505 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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AB02 NEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AB02 NEL, 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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What year was AB02 NEL registered?

AB02 NEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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