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W201 URD

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 151,418 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake component corroded rear

under body corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 150,771 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected load sensing valve mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe union corroded x2

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened and offside strut top slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2021 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened and offside strut top slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 140,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 140,182 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR within hanger mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Spring Hangers NS & OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hole n/s inner wing not within 300 of prescribed area

Fail 29 Aug 2019 136,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hole n/s inner wing not within 300 of prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,282 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear sills damaged

hole n/s floor not within 300

Fail 22 Aug 2018 130,236 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear sills damaged

hole n/s floor not within 300

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,369 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 120,369 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,404 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,258 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 107,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,984 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 102,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,847 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 URD is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URD, 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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W201 URD is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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