2013 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6L Diesel · EL12 EWL
2013 Volkswagen Caddy (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 121,870 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL12 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 121,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EL12 EWL Mileage History
- 25/11/202287,030 mi
- 25/10/202399,230 mi+12,200 mi
- 22/11/2024111,029 mi+11,799 mi
- 17/11/2025121,870 mi+10,841 mi
- 17/11/2025121,870 mi
Average of roughly 11,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL12 EWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Caddy (EL12 EWL) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
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