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AK16 SYS

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 SYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are worn,pitted and rusty on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has crack (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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AK16 SYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK16 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 SYS registered?

AK16 SYS is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is AK16 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 SYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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