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AB53 TAX

2019 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Caddy51,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 TAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 72,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,353 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 19,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 19,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 18,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 16,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 10,206 miles

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

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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AB53 TAX is a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 51,349 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 AB53 TAX, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB53 TAX registered?

AB53 TAX is a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 2019.

Is AB53 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 TAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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