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W252 PAE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,888 mi
Last recorded165,888 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 161,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 136,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 117,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,813 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,783 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,178 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished.

offside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,178 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished.

offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,120 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Air intake pipe clip loose at air filter end.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,497 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 38,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

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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W252 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W252 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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W252 PAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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