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W303 OSA

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,172 mi
Last recorded235,172 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 OSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 235,172 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides top movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 234,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion just outside prescribed area offside and nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 222,810 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 222,804 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Innersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 213,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 213,119 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 203,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 203,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 195,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 186,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 171,439 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 171,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 157,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 156,728 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 140,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 140,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 122,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 106,101 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,706 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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W303 OSA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W303 OSA, 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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W303 OSA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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