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BU11 BRN

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 BRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 111,768 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 111,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,969 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 96,435 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 96,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,182 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 85,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,541 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 66,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 43,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15/91t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2021 60,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,783 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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BU11 BRN is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BU11 BRN, 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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BU11 BRN is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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