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W281 PDG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 PDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of corrosion to sill panels

corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of corrosion to sill panels

corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,376 miles

corrosion to outer sill - n/s

long park brake lever travel

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Fail 25 May 2016 97,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to outer sill - n/s

long park brake lever travel

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Pass 21 May 2014 89,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- brakes judder on road test

Fail 21 May 2014 89,281 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- brakes judder on road test

Pass 14 May 2013 85,548 miles

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- n/s sill panel beginning to corrode -- juddeer noted on front brakes

Pass 14 May 2012 81,909 miles

steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Pass 16 May 2011 78,477 miles

wear to n/s front + rear tyres -- front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode -- front struts - wear to top mounts

Fail 16 May 2011 78,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear to n/s front + rear tyres -- front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode -- front struts - wear to top mounts

Pass 19 May 2010 75,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 71,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 66,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 50,266 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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W281 PDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W281 PDG, 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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W281 PDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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