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V409 HCY

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,584 mi
Last recorded173,584 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 173,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

o/s/f driveshaft weight lose

Pass 6 Jan 2012 173,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

o/s/f driveshaft weight lose

Pass 10 Jan 2011 162,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 150,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 150,643 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 138,055 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 137,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 128,479 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

stone chip damage to near side head light glass

Fail 21 Feb 2008 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

stone chip damage to near side head light glass

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,853 miles

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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V409 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V409 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 V409 HCY registered?

V409 HCY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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