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NIL 8781

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,518 mi
Last recorded33,518 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8781
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,518 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,464 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

IMBALANCE OF 10% ON FRONT BRAKES

READINGS SLIGHTLY LOW ON NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE

REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING (slightly deteriorated)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,461 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,322 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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NIL 8781 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NIL 8781, 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 NIL 8781 registered?

NIL 8781 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is NIL 8781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8781 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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