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V997 DBL

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 DBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,123 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 92,041 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

noise from o/s/r wheel (poss brake)

o/s/r lens slighty damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,917 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,917 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack amd chip in offside headlamp

dent in both front wheel rims

grill trim loose

offside rear lamp damaged

slight lift in both front top mounts

spare tyre badly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2005 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,298 miles

both lower arm rear bushes cracking

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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V997 DBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V997 DBL, 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 V997 DBL registered?

V997 DBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V997 DBL safe to buy?

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