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Y17 BGS

2015 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Caddy69,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 BGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,818 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 70,982 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 70,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,453 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 59,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,437 miles

front brake discs poor

o/s day running light inop

rear brake discs poor

Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 39,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,967 miles

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Fail 13 May 2019 35,963 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Pass 22 May 2018 25,997 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 25,997 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y17 BGS is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 69,679 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 Y17 BGS, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y17 BGS registered?

Y17 BGS is a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is Y17 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 BGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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