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W452 RCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,213 mi
Last recorded173,213 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 RCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 173,213 miles

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

corrosion in o/s/f outer sill

corrosion in o/s/r floor pan and o/s/r leaf spring mount area

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,740 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,398 miles

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front shock absorber partially seized

offside front outter cv boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 123,993 miles

exhaust blow center section of exhaust

stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2013 116,168 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres on legal limit

corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

fan belt in poor condition

front brake pads very low

very slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,915 miles

rear axle cross beam brake pipes in poor condition

small chip in windscreen outside of area

Pass 14 Aug 2010 97,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 89,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 89,405 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 83,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,121 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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W452 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W452 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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W452 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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