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W117 VGK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,355 mi
Last recorded185,355 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 185,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 185,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 176,928 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,746 miles

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.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 166,746 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 161,363 miles

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.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,957 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 154,957 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 93,321 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 93,321 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 89,330 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 89,326 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 85,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 81,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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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