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AK16 MVZ

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,829 mi
Last recorded85,829 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 83,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 81,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn heavily and onto secondary casing, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,041 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn heavily and onto secondary casing, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,221 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,191 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AK16 MVZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 AK16 MVZ, 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 AK16 MVZ registered?

AK16 MVZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 MVZ safe to buy?

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