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AE17 YWJ

2017 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,901 mi
Last recorded73,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Caddy60,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 YWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 73,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,506 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,956 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))

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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AE17 YWJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AE17 YWJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE17 YWJ?

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What year was AE17 YWJ registered?

AE17 YWJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AE17 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 YWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE17 YWJ have outstanding finance?

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