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W425 FWL

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,892 mi
Last recorded167,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 167,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 165,094 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 163,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight condensation inside headlamps

Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 159,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 150,412 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 146,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 142,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,618 miles

Mainline and all other brake pipes at rear becoming corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 126,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,284 miles

advisesurface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 110,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 103,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 96,381 miles

rear tyres worn out on edge

Fail 8 May 2008 96,279 miles

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

rear tyres worn out on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,279 miles

ADVISE SOME TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE PEDAL ADVISE INSPECTION

ADVISEFRONT STRUT TOP BUSH REPLACEMENT NS AND OS

advise NSF OSF OSR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,427 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF NSF AND OSF STRUT TOP BUSHES

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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W425 FWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W425 FWL, 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 W425 FWL registered?

W425 FWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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