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BW16 BSZ

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,357 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 77,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2022 74,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,696 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn edge

offside rear tyre side wall worn

Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres slightly worn edge

offside rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts, especially Offside outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall is worn

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BSZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BSZ, 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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What year was BW16 BSZ registered?

BW16 BSZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is BW16 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 BSZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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