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AF02 ARN

2016 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Caddy66,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ARN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,124 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 60,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 97,289 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,626 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 51,626 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,286 miles

Lower coolant hose loose, retainer broken off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face outer edge, Pads OK? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Water in side repeater lens

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres are worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 34,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower coolant hose loose, retainer broken off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face outer edge, Pads OK? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Water in side repeater lens

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres are worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,541 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 58,541 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,391 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 28,391 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020

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Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,855 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Fail 11 Jan 2020 54,855 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 32,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Fail 5 Jan 2019 32,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

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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AF02 ARN is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF02 ARN, 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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AF02 ARN is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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