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V429 PBH

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 PBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

both auxilary belts are in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight also feels notchy, belt also very slack (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

both auxilary belts are in poor condition

exhaust hitting the body

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,022 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,020 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported all rear brake pipes, also fouling each other (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump guard loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,934 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sump guard loose

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 32,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V429 PBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V429 PBH, 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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V429 PBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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