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BX17 FPU

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,323 mi
Last recorded154,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 154,323 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,660 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 142,656 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 129,851 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 109,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 87,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 66,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,133 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 38,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,004 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 25,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020

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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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BX17 FPU is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,163 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 BX17 FPU, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BX17 FPU registered?

BX17 FPU is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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