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YX17 ZDS

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,541 mi
Last recorded50,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 ZDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 41,309 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 23,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES OF BOTH FRONT DISCS VERY CORRODED ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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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YX17 ZDS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple 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 YX17 ZDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX17 ZDS registered?

YX17 ZDS is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YX17 ZDS safe to buy?

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