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W311 EGC

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,900 mi
Last recorded136,900 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,900 miles

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

both side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

n.s.r lamp slight damage

Fail 21 Nov 2017 136,900 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

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

both side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

n.s.r lamp slight damage

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,027 miles

both side rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2016 128,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

both side rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,416 miles

n/s/f bumper has slight damage

n/s/f side mirror has slight crack

offside & nearside sub-frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,416 miles

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

n/s/f bumper has slight damage

n/s/f side mirror has slight crack

offside & nearside sub-frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,766 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,766 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,226 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,521 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,521 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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W311 EGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W311 EGC, 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 W311 EGC registered?

W311 EGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W311 EGC safe to buy?

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