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AV17 PYJ

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,846 mi
Last recorded218,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 218,846 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 211,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 184,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 184,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 160,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,917 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test entire rear row ()

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

nearside rear seatbelt webbing shows excessive damage but the corresponding seat is not fitted at the time of the test.

off and nearside rear tyres show deep splits at the tread.

offside rear tyre tread is worn at the edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 133,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test entire rear row ()

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

nearside rear seatbelt webbing shows excessive damage but the corresponding seat is not fitted at the time of the test.

off and nearside rear tyres show deep splits at the tread.

offside rear tyre tread is worn at the edge.

spare wheel is missing from the carrier.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

nearside rear seat belt damaged but not tested as no seat fitted at time of test

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

small hole in nearside door mirror cover

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 PYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYJ, 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 AV17 PYJ registered?

AV17 PYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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