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W315 VGJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

245,351 mi
Last recorded245,351 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 245,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Feb 2022 245,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2021 240,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2020 235,362 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 229,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2018 223,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 218,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 213,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 207,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 207,614 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 201,108 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes (x6) slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 201,108 miles

rear brake pipes (x6) slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 195,530 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 188,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 188,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 179,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 179,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 167,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 150,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 133,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 112,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 95,236 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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W315 VGJ 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 77.3%.

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 W315 VGJ, 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 W315 VGJ registered?

W315 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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