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V975 KAF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,309 mi
Last recorded201,309 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 KAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 201,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 201,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 208,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 194,001 miles

All rear brake pipes beginning to corrode.

Battery security.

Brake fluid quitelow.

Centre exhaust box damaged.

First operation of foot brake a little spongey, vehicle road tested, reasonable on test, but -suggest further brake inspection.

Load bay boarded out

Osf inside door opener unconventional.

Rear exhaust box contacting spare wheel carrier.

Some slightly untidy wiring under bonnet area.

Unoriginal seats fitted.

Vehicle suspension lowered.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 194,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear brake pipes beginning to corrode.

Battery security.

Brake fluid quitelow.

Centre exhaust box damaged.

First operation of foot brake a little spongey, vehicle road tested, reasonable on test, but -suggest further brake inspection.

Load bay boarded out

Osf inside door opener unconventional.

Rear exhaust box contacting spare wheel carrier.

Some slightly untidy wiring under bonnet area.

Unoriginal seats fitted.

Vehicle suspension lowered.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 188,568 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 8 Nov 2013 188,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 179,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 179,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 173,649 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Suspension modified by lowering.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 173,649 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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

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

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

Suspension modified by lowering.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,712 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 96,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres getting down 3-4 mm

Fail 27 Oct 2006 73,085 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres getting down 3-4 mm

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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V975 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V975 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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V975 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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