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W435 GUG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 GUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2016 110,325 miles

slight corrosion around chassis and floor pan

Fail 19 Jun 2016 110,325 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

slight corrosion around chassis and floor pan

Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 111,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 99,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 99,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,735 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 85,728 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,461 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,643 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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W435 GUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 W435 GUG, 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 W435 GUG registered?

W435 GUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W435 GUG safe to buy?

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