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V973 KAF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 KAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded and rear wheel archs

load sensor valve damp

Pass 30 May 2023

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel archs corroded

brake load sensor damp

Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 103,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 99,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 96,126 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,005 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear shocks weak nearside and offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,639 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear shocks nearside and offside weak

stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,650 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,935 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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V973 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V973 KAF, 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 V973 KAF registered?

V973 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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