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W233 EES

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 151,854 miles

bonnet catch broken

corrosion on underside & on sills

intermittent fault with horn [sounds when turning steering]

osr brake binding

Fail 7 Jun 2012 151,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

bonnet catch broken

corrosion on underside & on sills

osr brake binding

Pass 11 Jun 2011 142,876 miles

hole in floor at nsf

nar shock leaking

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 142,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

hole in floor at nsf

nar shock leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 128,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,884 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 89,591 miles

front brakes slightly sticking

Fail 8 May 2008 89,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 21 May 2007 86,729 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 86,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 81,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,329 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.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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W233 EES is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W233 EES, 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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W233 EES is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W233 EES safe to buy?

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