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W397 PRB

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,959 mi
Last recorded140,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 140,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes greased

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter weeping

Fail 17 Apr 2015 140,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre worn on outer an cracking in tread

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter weeping

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,645 miles

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 130,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 130,635 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 117,881 miles

O/S Drivers Door Top Hinge Pin Worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,997 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,173 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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W397 PRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W397 PRB, 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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W397 PRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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