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BJ16 XTW

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,862 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 108,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,026 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,287 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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BJ16 XTW is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ16 XTW, 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 BJ16 XTW registered?

BJ16 XTW is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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