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W247 PHO

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,932 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 11,932 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,633 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 107,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 95,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,225 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,478 miles

play in front top mounts as design feature

Fail 26 Aug 2008 79,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in front top mounts as design feature

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,948 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 70,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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W247 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W247 PHO, 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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W247 PHO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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