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BW16 YJH

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

215,089 mi
Last recorded215,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 215,089 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear tail lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2025 206,169 miles

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2025 206,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2024 196,630 miles

zero emissions

Pass 19 Jul 2023 189,572 miles

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

zero emissions

Fail 19 Jul 2023 189,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

zero emissions

Pass 25 Jul 2022 184,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 184,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 173,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 173,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 162,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,651 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 YJH is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

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

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