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BV17 VYL

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,689 mi
Last recorded169,689 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 169,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,853 miles

Nearside 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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BV17 VYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV17 VYL, 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

How do I check the history of BV17 VYL?

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What year was BV17 VYL registered?

BV17 VYL is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 VYL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV17 VYL have outstanding finance?

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