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FCZ 4246

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

54,317 mi
Last recorded54,317 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4246
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,317 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,744 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

glow plug light flashes

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers smear

Fail 9 Nov 2015 42,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

glow plug light flashes

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers smear

Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipe in to load valve corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,331 miles

Exhaust fits poor

Play in n/s/f strut top mount

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel inner bead rim damaged

n/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged

o/s/f flexi hose perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 39,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust fits poor

Front underguard loose on o/s

Play in n/s/f strut top mount

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel inner bead rim damaged

n/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged

o/s/f flexi hose perished

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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FCZ 4246 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 FCZ 4246, 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 FCZ 4246 registered?

FCZ 4246 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FCZ 4246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 4246 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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