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C21 ARP

2021 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,669 mi
Last recorded41,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Caddy26,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ARP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2021
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 41,669 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 36,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 118,023 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 118,023 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 109,157 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,007 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 92,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,020 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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C21 ARP is a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,229 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 C21 ARP, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C21 ARP registered?

C21 ARP is a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2021.

Is C21 ARP safe to buy?

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