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AF17 YLS

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,898 mi
Last recorded167,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 167,898 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 149,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,952 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2020

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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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AF17 YLS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 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 AF17 YLS, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF17 YLS?

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What year was AF17 YLS registered?

AF17 YLS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is AF17 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 YLS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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