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BU11 BTW

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,383 mi
Last recorded51,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 BTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,383 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 51,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISTORTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources VERY DIM BRINGING FAULT ON DASH (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,152 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,570 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 30,516 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 BTW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BU11 BTW, 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 BU11 BTW registered?

BU11 BTW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is BU11 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 BTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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