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W448 RCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,458 mi
Last recorded119,458 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 RCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 119,416 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2015 118,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edge 2mm

engine undershield fitted

lift in both front upper suspension mounts

Fail 4 Oct 2015 118,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edge 2mm

engine undershield fitted

lift in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,895 miles

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

both front to rear and rear metal pipes rusty

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front to rear and rear metal pipes rusty

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 113,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 112,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 112,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroding

long travel in footbrake

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2011 110,019 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded heavily

slight lift in both sides front top strut mounts

Pass 19 May 2010 106,437 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 103,562 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL-JUST PASSABLE--REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Fail 5 May 2009 103,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL-JUST PASSABLE--REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 4 May 2008 101,211 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

REAR EXHAUST KNOCKS ON BODY

Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR EXHAUST KNOCKS ON BODY

Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W448 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W448 RCG, 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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W448 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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