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V976 KAF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,647 mi
Last recorded162,647 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 KAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 162,647 miles

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

glow plug light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 152,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 141,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 141,741 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 134,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside wiper blade has started to split

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Two (of 5) high level brake lights not working

Wheel arches and bonnet starting to corrode - no sharp edges

Fail 9 May 2011 134,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside wiper blade has started to split

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Two (of 5) high level brake lights not working

Wheel arches and bonnet starting to corrode - no sharp edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,349 miles

2 of the 5 high level LED brake lights inoperative

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 128,317 miles

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

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

2 of the 5 high level LED brake lights inoperative

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged+

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 121,208 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

One high level LED brake light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2008 113,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 113,516 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

autanator belt badly cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 99,663 miles

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

Both front wiper blades have started to split

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

Engine oil level low - just registering on dipstick

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly cracked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 85,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 85,800 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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V976 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V976 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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V976 KAF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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