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AB07 BEN

2007 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,407 mi
Last recorded169,407 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 BEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 169,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 169,407 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 155,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,753 miles

deisel cooler under car loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,751 miles

rear shock shrouds deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2022 136,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock shrouds deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,665 miles

Front Lower sump drain has slight weep of oil

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

Rear rear shock shrouds deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2021 134,661 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower sump drain has slight weep of oil

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear shock shrouds deteriorated

Rear very slight bind rear brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2020 124,731 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,142 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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AB07 BEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,824 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 AB07 BEN, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB07 BEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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