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V175 JMY

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 165,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from compensate valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Turbo area and oil filter area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 165,863 miles

Emissions not tested was unable to check emissions due to CO2 level being to low and not allowing to carry test out. (7.4.B.1)

Fuel tank insecure bracket corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp 18" (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from compensate valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Turbo area and oil filter area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,498 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b-pillars both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front temp repair to inner door handle

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TYRES-front 18555514--rear 1856514

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 26 Jul 2016 160,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn wiper (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working no stop lamps working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b-pillars both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Front temp repair to inner door handle

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TYRES-front 18555514--rear 1856514

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear suspension systems lowered

nearside front tyre tread depth getting down

Fail 6 Jul 2015 148,378 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear suspension systems lowered

nearside front tyre tread depth getting down

Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,188 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 126,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2009 91,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,558 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fluid level?

drive belt noisey

front brake pads 1/2-3/4 worn

parking brake lever comes up high & has side play

Fail 26 Jan 2006 61,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fluid level ?

drive belt noisey

front brake pads 1/2-3/4 worn

parking brake lever comes up high & has side play

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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V175 JMY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V175 JMY, 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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V175 JMY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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