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BF16 VUE

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,834 mi
Last recorded54,834 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,834 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring rearmost anti-shock dampener missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 54,834 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring rearmost anti-shock dampener missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,052 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 41,052 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SLIGHTLY PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SLIGHTLY PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 31,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,376 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 27,374 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light cluster damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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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BF16 VUE is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BF16 VUE, 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 BF16 VUE registered?

BF16 VUE is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is BF16 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 VUE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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