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BJ17 VUY

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 VUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,113 miles

Both front tyres low

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tpms light is on ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,688 miles

chips in screen

Fail 13 Mar 2020 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly perishing ()

chips in screen

oil level low

tpms light on

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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BJ17 VUY is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 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 BJ17 VUY, 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 9 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 BJ17 VUY registered?

BJ17 VUY is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2017.

Is BJ17 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 VUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ17 VUY have outstanding finance?

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