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V213 GCY

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,233 mi
Last recorded120,233 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,671 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 114,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 114,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,803 miles

Chip in screen. Corrosion to brake pipes and greased. Front tyres wearing on edges. Travel in handbrake.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 104,205 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 104,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

track rod end dust cover split

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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V213 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V213 GCY, 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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V213 GCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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