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85 MAC

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 MAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,435 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 59,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,873 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 28,873 miles

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

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

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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85 MAC is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 85 MAC, 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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What year was 85 MAC registered?

85 MAC is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is 85 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 MAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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