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AY17 XRT

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 XRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. 205/55r16

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mountings broken / slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 82,529 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mountings broken / slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,420 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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AY17 XRT is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY17 XRT, 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 AY17 XRT registered?

AY17 XRT is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AY17 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 XRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY17 XRT have outstanding finance?

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