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AJ16 YHY

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,443 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,636 miles

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

O,S,F fog light is lose/broken

Rear suspension is sitting on the stops, pos over weight .

Fail 27 Nov 2020 68,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

O,S,F fog light is lose/broken

Rear suspension is sitting on the stops, pos over weight .

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YHY is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ16 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

AJ16 YHY is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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