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V265 SBW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 SBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 126,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice reAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY ADVICE REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED

Fail 13 Sep 2012 126,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice reAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY ADVICE REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED

Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 120,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,462 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 116,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 107,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 99,552 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,925 miles

front engine mount worn

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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V265 SBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V265 SBW, 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 V265 SBW registered?

V265 SBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V265 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V265 SBW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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