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L55 MED

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 92,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 86,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 66,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,700 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Fail 24 Aug 2023 76,700 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white screw cap covering affecting appearance of character (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 3 Dec 2022 57,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,052 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,740 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 52,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 41,139 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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L55 MED is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 MED, 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 L55 MED registered?

L55 MED is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is L55 MED safe to buy?

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