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W256 YKR

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,336 mi
Last recorded259,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 259,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever high

Pass 6 Jun 2016 248,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 241,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

general corrosion to underside

offside secondary side light in/op

Pass 27 May 2014 235,021 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion to underside and rear brake pipes

general wear to suspension

nearside rear light cluster lense cracked but no white light showing

Pass 28 May 2013 222,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion on underside. drivers door mirror cracked,slight kerb damage to offside rear tyre side wall but not to cords

general wear in all suspension

offside rear secondary sidelight in/op,slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.slight perishing to front brake hoses.

Fail 28 May 2013 222,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion on underside. drivers door mirror cracked,slight kerb damage to offside rear tyre side wall but not to cords

general wear in all suspension

offside rear secondary sidelight in/op,slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.slight perishing to front brake hoses.

Pass 28 May 2012 213,936 miles

general corrosion to all metal brake pipes

slight corrosion on offside rear wheelarch

slight perishing to front flexi hoses

Fail 25 May 2012 213,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

general corrosion to all metal brake pipes

multi v belt perished and braking up

slight corrosion on offside rear wheelarch

slight miosture around nearside cv boot

slight perishing to front flexi hoses

Fail 23 May 2011 206,797 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

drivers mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

general wear in all front suspension bushes and anti roll bar link bushes

spare wheel carrier secured with cable tie

Pass 23 May 2011 206,797 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

general wear in all front suspension bushes and anti roll bar link bushes

spare wheel carrier secured with cable tie

Pass 22 May 2010 198,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 191,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 180,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 170,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 154,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 154,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W256 YKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W256 YKR, 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 W256 YKR registered?

W256 YKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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