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AE16 ZRR

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,509 mi
Last recorded158,509 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 158,509 miles

Benefit of doubt offside reverse light

Daytime running lights not working pre 01 march 2018

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

Oil level on minimum

Fail 6 Mar 2026 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Benefit of doubt offside reverse light

Daytime running lights not working pre 01 march 2018

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,339 miles

offside front brake backing plate corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm & worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid discoloured

daytime running lamps not working pre 01 march 2018

resecure exhaust valve wiring under vehicle

tyre size 195 65 r15 95t

Fail 25 Feb 2025 144,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid discoloured

daytime running lamps not working pre 01 march 2018

offside front brake backing plate corroded

resecure exhaust valve wiring under vehicle

tyre size 195 65 r15 95t

Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 119,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil refill cap not sealing properly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,704 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 4 Mar 2022 108,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,570 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

no daytime running lights

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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AE16 ZRR is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE16 ZRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 ZRR registered?

AE16 ZRR is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZRR safe to buy?

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