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BW16 YJE

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,953 mi
Last recorded188,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 188,953 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort inly just met

Pass 23 May 2024 185,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 185,049 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 178,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 178,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 169,499 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 169,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 146,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 124,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,046 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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BW16 YJE is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

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

Is BW16 YJE safe to buy?

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