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W347 WBK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,904 mi
Last recorded221,904 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 WBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 221,904 miles

slight play lower steering column coupling - within tolerance (13mm) at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 221,898 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 216,799 miles

steering column slight play

steering rack slight play and notchy in action

Fail 12 Oct 2011 216,795 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front profile 65 rear 70

steering column slight play

steering rack slight play and notchy in action

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 214,727 miles

cargo area loaded

corrosion to offside sill panel

exhaust noisey

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges - advise replacement

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear and nearside rear light units damaged

offside washers poor,nearside washers poorly aimed

oil leak present

rear tyres perished

spare wheel carrier empty

various rusty brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2010 214,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

cargo area loaded

exhaust noisey

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges - advise replacement

long travel on footbrake and parking brake lever

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside low,uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

offside rear and nearside rear light units damaged

offside washers poor,nearside washers poorly aimed

oil leak present

rear tyres perished

spare wheel carrier empty

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 207,347 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wet conditions

Fail 5 Mar 2009 207,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2008 204,813 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2008 204,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 200,181 miles

as original vt32

Fail 15 Feb 2007 200,181 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

upper body work corroded and nearside rear light repaired

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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W347 WBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W347 WBK, 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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W347 WBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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