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W396 WBK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,185 mi
Last recorded210,185 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 WBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 210,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 210,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 197,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 197,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both top stut mountings

Pass 18 Feb 2008 182,786 miles

bodywork poor condition

both top strut mountings worn

corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes

oil leak from engine area

slight play o/s steering rack

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 18 Feb 2008 182,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

bodywork poor condition

both top strut mountings worn

corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes

oil leak from engine area

slight play o/s steering rack

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 19 Feb 2007 160,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 135,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 135,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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W396 WBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W396 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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W396 WBK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W396 WBK safe to buy?

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