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AP17 VHU

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 114,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 114,974 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 100,373 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 100,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 71,396 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

chip in offside of windscreen

rear brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,387 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

chip in offside of windscreen

rear brake disc's worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,833 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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AP17 VHU is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP17 VHU, 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 AP17 VHU registered?

AP17 VHU is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AP17 VHU safe to buy?

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