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W251 VGW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 VGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,761 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 96,761 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 94,684 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam axle in rusty condition

all front suspension components in rusty condition

spare wheel missing off carrier

Fail 6 Dec 2018 88,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed front to rear of vehicle (by rear beam axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed front to rear of vehicle (by beam axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated possibly could be rust on drum (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system after flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam axle in rusty condition

advise both rear wheels to be removed to check condition of brakes before retest as unable to check performance on test

all front suspension components in rusty condition

spare wheel missing off carrier

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,511 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

spare wheel missing but carrier secure.

Fail 26 Jul 2008 68,570 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,158 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,158 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plate slightly discoloured

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

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

offside wing mirror slightly inscure

Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,460 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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W251 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W251 VGW, 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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W251 VGW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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