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A16 DVA

2007 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy110,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 73,340 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,517 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,582 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,011 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,242 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 39,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 22,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil level low topped up 2 ltrs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 14,161 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 12,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A16 DVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,824 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 A16 DVA, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 DVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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