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AK53 MSS

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body Damage

Windscreen + Headlights tinted But Not Affecting View

Fail 24 Mar 2026 99,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body Damage

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen + Headlights tinted But Not Affecting View

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,319 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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AK53 MSS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 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 AK53 MSS, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK53 MSS registered?

AK53 MSS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is AK53 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 MSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 MSS have outstanding finance?

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