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AY65 VZG

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 VZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 120,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 108,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 88,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,275 miles

rear Anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

rear tyre have slight cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,562 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,919 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,774 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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AY65 VZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY65 VZG, 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.

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What year was AY65 VZG registered?

AY65 VZG is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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