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W417 XEG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,104 mi
Last recorded182,104 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 XEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 182,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 179,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 179,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Only getting 33 on rollers for hand brake and cable surround broken and rusted (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 173,274 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both brake cable outer casings deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 173,186 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both brake cable outer casings deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 167,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,676 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 161,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 155,688 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 155,688 miles

Fuel pipe leaking steel pipes under vehicle (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,889 miles

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

both front and rear wheel arches rims corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 148,754 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front and rear wheel arches rims corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,038 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 143,038 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,144 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 136,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all wheel arches,corrosion starting to penetrate

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,793 miles

both front tyres,tread low on inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 123,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres,tread low on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,641 miles

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

all brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,283 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r wheelbearing slight play

slight play & slight noise o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 103,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,088 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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W417 XEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W417 XEG, 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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W417 XEG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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