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W449 GUG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,550 mi
Last recorded176,550 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 GUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 176,550 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 176,540 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 163,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 163,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of door sill/inner wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Auxiliary drive belt frayed

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides inner leaking grease from clamps (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front chassis rail rusty

Nearside rear tailgate latch not working

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle covered in oil making full inspection of all components difficult

Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,359 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 150,359 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 148,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,588 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,251 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 138,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 135,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 131,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 126,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 122,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 117,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,356 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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W449 GUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W449 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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W449 GUG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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