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BX17 ZHJ

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 ZHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,387 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 123,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 97,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 ZHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

BX17 ZHJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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