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BU11 DCG

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,374 mi
Last recorded89,374 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 DCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,431 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage o/s rear tail lamp

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,962 miles

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 67,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,389 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,712 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BU11 DCG is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DCG, 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 BU11 DCG registered?

BU11 DCG is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BU11 DCG safe to buy?

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