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1001 FM

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1001 FM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 69,549 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 68,661 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 68,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 67,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing around suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,594 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,792 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 59,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear regulator valve to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 57,860 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 57,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,307 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 29,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,443 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 27,576 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 27,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,186 miles

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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1001 FM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 106,202 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 1001 FM, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1001 FM registered?

1001 FM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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