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AE13 LRA

2013 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Caddy85,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 LRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 91,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,173 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,276 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 54,636 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,357 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,263 miles

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

internal light level adjuster moved for aim check

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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AE13 LRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AE13 LRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE13 LRA registered?

AE13 LRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AE13 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 LRA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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