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BW16 YJB

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,177 mi
Last recorded169,177 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 169,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 166,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 126,896 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 101,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner drive shaft heat shield rubbing on cv joint boot

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 YJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

BW16 YJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BW16 YJB safe to buy?

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