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W246 PAE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,205 mi
Last recorded172,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 172,205 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 152,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise chassis damage from jacking

bolt missing out of tow bar n/s

damage to fuel cap

tape on tax disc over 40mm out side of zone a

Fail 25 Jul 2013 152,570 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise chassis damage from jacking

bolt missing out of tow bar n/s

damage to fuel cap

tape on tax disc over 40mm out side of zone a

Pass 25 Jun 2012 139,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 123,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,474 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2007 113,529 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

condition of welding on o/s skin sill

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,529 miles

condition of welding on o/s skin sill

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 111,201 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 111,162 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all under body corrosion

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 PAE 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 75%.

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 PAE, 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 PAE registered?

W246 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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