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BW16 BNL

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 BNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,674 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 125,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,462 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 74,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 74,409 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,471 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,471 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip only. (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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BW16 BNL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BW16 BNL, 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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BW16 BNL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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