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W171 BAV

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 56,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 56,804 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper loose

Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,358 miles

under side corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,062 miles

signs of corrosion throughout welding repairs undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2023 54,046 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,507 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 52,487 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wings at leg tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 47,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,509 miles

rear number plate cslightly faded

Pass 17 May 2012 38,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,240 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges /

Pass 10 May 2010 34,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,077 miles

corossion to both rear shockabsorber turrets

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,460 miles

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

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

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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W171 BAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W171 BAV, 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 W171 BAV registered?

W171 BAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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