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711 MGL

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,304 mi
Last recorded35,304 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 MGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,304 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,040 miles

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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711 MGL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 711 MGL, 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 711 MGL registered?

711 MGL is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is 711 MGL safe to buy?

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