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W242 UJM

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,836 mi
Last recorded222,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 UJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 222,836 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 214,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 204,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 19 Jul 2011 193,216 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 182,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 174,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 174,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 162,846 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 148,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 132,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 115,878 miles

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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W242 UJM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W242 UJM, 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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What year was W242 UJM registered?

W242 UJM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W242 UJM safe to buy?

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