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W201 PAE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,532 mi
Last recorded131,532 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 131,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 131,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 131,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 125,607 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 125,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 123,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,725 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,241 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 7 years old

o/s/f tyre 5 years old

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 70,846 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2007 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 66,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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W201 PAE 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 68%.

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 W201 PAE, 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 W201 PAE registered?

W201 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W201 PAE safe to buy?

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