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W407 ADW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 ADW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 91,708 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,339 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s top shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers smearing screen

Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,012 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear additional position lamp not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,012 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear additional position lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

noise from pas system

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,112 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,089 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,368 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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W407 ADW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W407 ADW, 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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What year was W407 ADW registered?

W407 ADW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W407 ADW safe to buy?

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