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BJ16 XUW

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,368 mi
Last recorded122,368 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 107,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and on legal limit at 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,602 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 105,602 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,790 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 76,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 61,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 45,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XUW 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 XUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 XUW registered?

BJ16 XUW is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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