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BGZ 5245

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,629 mi
Last recorded176,629 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 5245
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 176,629 miles

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

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

side steps loose

Pass 20 Sep 2022 140,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 140,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,491 miles

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,724 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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BGZ 5245 is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGZ 5245, 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 BGZ 5245 registered?

BGZ 5245 is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BGZ 5245 safe to buy?

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