CarVerify

Free Car Check

V972 LDF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

158,396 mi
Last recorded158,396 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 158,396 miles

Offside rear floor pan corroded around gromet

Suspect filler repairs to sills

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2024 158,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear floor pan corroded around gromet

Suspect filler repairs to sills

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,714 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 149,704 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 143,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 141,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 141,266 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 141,261 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 139,224 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK

Fail 30 Apr 2014 139,217 miles

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

Nearside rear arch is corroded but not within the prescibed area

Rear and centre exhaust have a slight leak

Pass 4 May 2013 138,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 138,270 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 133,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 133,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 125,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 117,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,759 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 102,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light switch stiff.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 91,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light switch stiff.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,645 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V972 LDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V972 LDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V972 LDF?

You can check the full history of V972 LDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V972 LDF registered?

V972 LDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V972 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V972 LDF shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V972 LDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V972 LDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.