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V398 HCY

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 134,638 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement brake pedal travel excessive (3.3.A.5)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering lock not working (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage parts missing (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 122,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 112,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 112,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,297 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,902 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,726 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,726 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,410 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 73,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Some free play at steering wheel top bushes.

Some free play in the OSF hub assembly.

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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V398 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V398 HCY, 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 V398 HCY registered?

V398 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V398 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 HCY shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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