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W338 JAT

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 JAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,739 miles

1 x hi level stop light inoperative

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

oil leak

rear brakes require attention

Fail 19 Aug 2015 131,734 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 x hi level stop light inoperative

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

oil leak

rear brakes require attention

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 127,917 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,548 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 120,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,632 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 94,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 86,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,213 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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W338 JAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W338 JAT, 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 W338 JAT registered?

W338 JAT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W338 JAT safe to buy?

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