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BV17 XEW

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,163 mi
Last recorded28,163 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 XEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 28,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 11,879 miles

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

battery weak advise further investigation

Fail 15 Sep 2022 11,879 miles

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

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

battery weak advise further investigation

Pass 20 Sep 2021 7,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded from standing long term. Discs are cleaning up with use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 7,105 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded from standing long term. Discs are cleaning up with use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 6,953 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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BV17 XEW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV17 XEW, 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.

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What year was BV17 XEW registered?

BV17 XEW is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is BV17 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 XEW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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