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W378 WAK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,869 mi
Last recorded106,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 WAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 106,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,128 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 94,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 87,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 72,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 62,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 44,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general vehicle condition underneath rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 27,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

rear rubber mount slightly deterated.

Pass 7 May 2009 27,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,706 miles

Rear exhaust rusty, but not blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,452 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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W378 WAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W378 WAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W378 WAK registered?

W378 WAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W378 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 WAK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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