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DL17 ABN

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 ABN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,552 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has excessively reduced braking surfaces due to corrosion (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively perished outer sidewall. (Unable to find Reason for Rejection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has excessively reduced braking surface due to corrosion (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively perished sidewalls (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 70,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has excessively reduced braking surfaces due to corrosion (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively perished outer sidewall. (Unable to find Reason for Rejection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has excessively reduced braking surface due to corrosion (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively perished sidewalls (Unable to find Reason For Rejection) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 56,022 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 56,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,296 miles

Nearside yellow adblue indicator on

Fail 15 Jan 2021 45,296 miles

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

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

Nearside yellow adblue indicator on

Pass 19 Apr 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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DL17 ABN is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DL17 ABN, 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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DL17 ABN is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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