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BX16 YPL

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,476 mi
Last recorded156,476 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 YPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 156,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 155,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,630 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 140,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,207 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 133,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,046 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 119,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From o/s gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,379 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,379 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BX16 YPL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX16 YPL, 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 BX16 YPL registered?

BX16 YPL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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