MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper insecure
offside rear tyre perrished
rear brakes low readings
spare wheel carrier jammed down no spare wheel
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper insecure
offside rear tyre perrished
rear brakes low readings
spare wheel carrier jammed down no spare wheel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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W117 VGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 W117 VGK, 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 W117 VGK registered?
W117 VGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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