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AJ16 HZL

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,060 mi
Last recorded53,060 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,060 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked

Offside Front front bumper insecure and damaged with sharp edges likely to cause injury

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under they body

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,834 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 52,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,052 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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AJ16 HZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 HZL, 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 AJ16 HZL registered?

AJ16 HZL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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