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AW17 DOG

2018 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,943 mi
Last recorded203,943 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Caddy57,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW17 DOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 203,943 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 203,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 185,258 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 185,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 169,997 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 169,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,332 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 146,332 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 136,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,752 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 108,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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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AW17 DOG is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,900 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 AW17 DOG, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AW17 DOG registered?

AW17 DOG is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AW17 DOG safe to buy?

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