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AF16 MZX

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,799 mi
Last recorded220,799 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 220,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 220,792 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump plug , oil down full length of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 212,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 212,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road centre (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 194,920 miles

slight accident damage to rear

Pass 8 Feb 2023 172,419 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 172,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 147,795 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 147,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 106,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AF16 MZX is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,664 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 AF16 MZX, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF16 MZX registered?

AF16 MZX is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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