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W119 VGK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,460 mi
Last recorded193,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 VGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2013 193,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal travel long

engine oil leak

engine temp gauge not working

front brake pads worn

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

rear brakes in need of attention

Pass 12 Apr 2012 189,333 miles

engine noisey and oil leak

front brake pads worn and pedal travel long

n/s outer sill damaged and n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Apr 2011 185,246 miles

rear wiper/mechanism poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroding

considerable free-play at steering wheel

drivers seat security suspect

high rear brake imbalance

high-level brake lamp not fully illuminating

lift in front suspension top strut mounts

minimal wheel rim damage

minimal windscreen damage

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear sill damaged

offside headlamp glass damaged

offside rear door does not open

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

signs that anti-roll bar may have been rubbing lower suspension arms

signs that front brake discs and pads may have got hot

spare tyre poor condition

underside corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2011 185,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes corroding

considerable free-play at steering wheel

drivers seat security suspect

high rear brake imbalance

high-level brake lamp not fully illuminating

lift in front suspension top strut mounts

minimal wheel rim damage

minimal windscreen damage

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear sill damaged

offside headlamp glass damaged

offside rear door does not open

offside rear tyre deteriorating

oil leak

rear wiper/mechanism poor

signs that anti-roll bar may have been rubbing lower suspension arms

signs that front brake discs and pads may have got hot

spare tyre poor condition

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2010 181,766 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 181,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 170,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light 3 out 5 bulbs working

o/s headlight chip a condensated aim ok

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2009 170,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light 3 out 5 bulbs working

o/s headlight chip a condensated aim ok

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2008 164,049 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 164,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 137,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 110,896 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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W119 VGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W119 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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W119 VGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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