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W398 MHE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 MHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired load valve lever pin (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls breaking up

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 54,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,021 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,386 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,259 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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W398 MHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W398 MHE, 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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W398 MHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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