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W218 EAG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broke and is resting on axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ns 165 os 175 (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,119 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both shocks not doing anything

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and nearly down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 just behind subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking looks like return pipe also rubbing on exhaust mount (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front both shocks not doing anything

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and nearly down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear bearing noisey

non-standard springs fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 94,867 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 94,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 90,524 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 90,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 86,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 53,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 53,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W218 EAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W218 EAG, 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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W218 EAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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