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W186 SFJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,904 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,904 miles

Centre Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,262 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to under side of car

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,583 miles

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

corrosion to under side of van

os sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2010 112,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion to under side of car

os sill corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,908 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 93,906 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 68,586 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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W186 SFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W186 SFJ, 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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W186 SFJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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