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W146 XNP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 XNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,778 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 86,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount area- inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 86,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker top mount area- inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount area- inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 86,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount area- inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both- inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,719 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to front suspension/steering components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on front brake disks

surface corrosion on suswpension/steering components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,533 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,270 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,928 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 9 Aug 2010 300,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 290,326 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

balance weight on o/s front drive shaft loose

Pass 3 Jul 2007 267,027 miles

balance weight on o/s drive shaft loose.

lower engine steady bush worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 267,027 miles

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

balance weight on o/s drive shaft loose.

lower engine steady bush worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 240,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 240,864 miles

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

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

o/s front lower arm ball joint gaiter split.

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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W146 XNP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W146 XNP, 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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W146 XNP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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