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W159 VDF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,038 mi
Last recorded195,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 195,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 195,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 193,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 191,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 189,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 187,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 187,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 183,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 175,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 175,771 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 164,916 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 164,914 miles

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

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

No spare wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 148,890 miles

Some lift both front top strut mounts.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 148,885 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Some lift both front top strut mounts.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 94,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front No plate damaged

Reverse lights not working

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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W159 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W159 VDF, 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 W159 VDF registered?

W159 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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