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W344 RMW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,628 mi
Last recorded166,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 RMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 166,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side and under sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 154,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 154,692 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 145,302 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked and slightly insecure[repaired with tape]

impact damage to nearside rear bumper plastic

Fail 2 Jul 2013 145,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked and slightly insecure[repaired with tape]

impact damage to nearside rear bumper plastic

Pass 4 Jul 2012 136,939 miles

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

drivers door mirror fixing repaired.

impact damage to nearside rear bumper plastics.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 128,223 miles

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

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

nearside rear park brake effort only just reaching mot efficiency requirement.

nearside rear service brake effort only just meeting mot requirement.

offside door mirror damaged but repaired.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 119,471 miles

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

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

Fail 2 Jul 2010 119,471 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror secured with tape

Fail 23 Jun 2009 111,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 111,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 101,275 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,199 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,357 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 76,723 miles

1, front and rear registration plates stained.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,723 miles

1, front and rear registration plates stained.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 62,780 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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W344 RMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W344 RMW, 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 W344 RMW registered?

W344 RMW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W344 RMW safe to buy?

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