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W148 NEJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 NEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 123,332 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2024 120,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,958 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear compensator valve X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,937 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear comp valve x4 (1.1.11 (c))

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,799 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear light unit damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2020 108,794 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,538 miles

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

Front slight play in Macpherson strut top mounts , both sides

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,962 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front slight play in macpherson strutt top mounts , both sides

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,949 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in both front top strut mounts,recommend to change soon

small hole in rear silencer

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,987 miles

front and rear brakes have slight imbalance

front number plate deteriated

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,605 miles

front top shock mounts have play

rear brake pipes corroded by compensator

Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 Brake compensator pipes excessively corroded

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,314 miles

Handbrake has long travel advise adjustment

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear plate delaminated

Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,469 miles

Front 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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W148 NEJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W148 NEJ, 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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W148 NEJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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