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W246 OAO

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 OAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 163,640 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR & NSR BACKPLATES (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF, NSF & NSR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 163,640 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR & NSR BACKPLATES (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF, NSF & NSR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 163,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 162,961 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 162,961 miles

Position lamp not working both front ns os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 162,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 156,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 154,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 154,891 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 153,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 147,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 133,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,498 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,089 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,554 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,762 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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W246 OAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W246 OAO, 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 W246 OAO registered?

W246 OAO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W246 OAO safe to buy?

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