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W233 RMW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

249,821 mi
Last recorded249,821 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 249,821 miles

front rigid brake pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2011 249,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

nearside front drive shaft slight noise on rotation

nearside lower swivel dust boot split

nearside trackrod end dust boot split

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

slight brake bind on offside rear

Fail 12 Jul 2011 249,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

nearside front drive shaft slight noise on rotation

nearside lower swivel dust boot split

nearside trackrod end dust boot split

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 240,813 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 240,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 231,152 miles

Play In Offside Front Driveshaft Splines Hub End

Fail 7 May 2009 230,906 miles

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

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

Play In Offside Front Driveshaft Splines Hub End

Pass 12 May 2008 222,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 222,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 216,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 216,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 208,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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W233 RMW 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 RMW, 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 RMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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