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W46 TJB

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,052 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/ window screen cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,837 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,258 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2012 125,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,201 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 124,201 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 119,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,899 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 112,155 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet corroded badly

front brake pads appear low(view restricted)

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

slight age cracking to rear flexible brake hoses

slight movement in steering column

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Nov 2007 112,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet corroded badly

front brake pads appear low(view restricted)

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

slight age cracking to rear flexible brake hoses

slight movement in steering column

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 105,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r upper side lamp inop

Pass 12 Dec 2005 92,775 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 92,775 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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W46 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W46 TJB, 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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W46 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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