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V982 LFR

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,797 mi
Last recorded119,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 119,797 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated floor offside middle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 126,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2019 126,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 122,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,207 miles

floor / mirror /petrol flap / headlights

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

head lights

rear wiper, petrol flap ,under body drain holes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,318 miles

offside rear wheel bearing , headlight switch , , uneven tyre wear

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear wheel bearing , headlight switch , , uneven tyre wear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,418 miles

spare insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,347 miles

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

spare insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,032 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,882 miles

both front rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,881 miles

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

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

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

both front rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,081 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discsworn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 73,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,443 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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V982 LFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V982 LFR, 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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V982 LFR is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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