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W371 GBV

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 GBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres on front axle to rear

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front wishbone rear bush slightly unbonded

oil leak around engine area

slight damage to o/s rear light lens

slight play in steering column

Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

different size tyres on front axle to rear

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn badly on outer edge just within limit

o/s front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s front wishbone rear bush slightly unbonded

oil leak around engine area

power steering drive belt requires adjustment

slight grabbing on front brakes

slight play in steering column(adjustable)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,567 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced and have slight judder

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

grease around o/s cv boot but no split found+is still secure

o/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

slight play in steering column(adjustable)

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 112,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

grease around o/s cv boot but no split found+is still secure

o/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

slight play in steering column(adjustable)

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 108,742 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 96,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,976 miles

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

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

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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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W371 GBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W371 GBV, 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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W371 GBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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