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AJ65 GKV

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 117,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,994 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 80,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 55,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,843 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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AJ65 GKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 AJ65 GKV, 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 AJ65 GKV registered?

AJ65 GKV is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AJ65 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ65 GKV 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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