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AY16 ZVL

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 ZVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,860 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 89,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration Plate Light Working But Dim

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 74,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 68,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (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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AY16 ZVL is a 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 ZVL, 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 10 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 AY16 ZVL registered?

AY16 ZVL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AY16 ZVL safe to buy?

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