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W408 JBW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 JBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 128,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

corrosion to o/s

Pass 27 May 2016 122,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 124,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 124,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 120,639 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

all tyres cracking

alot of travel on handbrake

lift in both sides front upper shocker mounts

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 115,281 miles

2 brake pipes from load valve slightly corroded

alot of travel on handbrake

exhaust fouling on body

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f headlamp unit cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight play in both front upper strut mounts

Fail 22 May 2013 115,281 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 brake pipes from load valve slightly corroded

alot of travel on handbrake

exhaust fouling on body

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f headlamp unit cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2012 110,334 miles

both front brakes grabbing slightly

both front upper strut mounts worn

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

damage to offside headlamp

nearside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 110,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes grabbing slightly

both front upper strut mounts worn

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

damage to offside headlamp

nearside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 104,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front strut top mounts worn

offside front headlight damaged but still has correct beam output

Pass 24 May 2011 104,874 miles

both front strut top mounts worn

offside front headlight damaged but still has correct beam output

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s h/l glass cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 101,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s h/l glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2009 98,632 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 96,029 miles

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

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

h/brake excess travel

Fail 30 Apr 2008 96,029 miles

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

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

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

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

h/brake excess travel

Pass 1 May 2007 93,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damaged off side front head light glass...

Fail 1 May 2007 93,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damaged off side front head light glass...

Pass 13 May 2006 90,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

spare tyre defective

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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W408 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W408 JBW, 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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W408 JBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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