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AV17 AEF

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 AEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 37,855 miles

3x rear seatbelt buckles defective

Exhaust mounting defective both rearmost tailbox mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

tpms warning light on

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2025 32,835 miles

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

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 28,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 28,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,750 miles

Central Rear seat belt clip cover fallen off

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clip cover fallen off

Fail 14 Jun 2022 20,748 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt clip cover fallen off

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clip cover fallen off

Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 13,963 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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AV17 AEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV17 AEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV17 AEF registered?

AV17 AEF is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is AV17 AEF safe to buy?

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