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W458 NJK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 NJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 142,310 miles

All tyres are getting low on 3mm

All tyres are wearing on edges

Large corroded hole in the O/S/R wheelarch

O/S driveshaft weight is insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2014 142,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

All tyres are getting low on 3mm

All tyres are wearing on edges

Large corroded hole in the O/S/R wheelarch

O/S driveshaft weight is insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 131,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,639 miles

o/s/r upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 130,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch position switch hanging by wire

n/s/f door hindge loose

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,249 miles

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 113,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 104,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 104,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,910 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,594 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,594 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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W458 NJK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W458 NJK, 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 W458 NJK registered?

W458 NJK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W458 NJK safe to buy?

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