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W204 PAE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,061 mi
Last recorded173,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 173,061 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 162,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 152,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s floor slight corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2012 114,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s floor slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 129,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 125,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 125,108 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 117,761 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY

Fail 11 May 2009 117,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY

Pass 22 May 2008 109,346 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 93,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 81,237 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W204 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W204 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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W204 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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