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W473 UMX

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,758 mi
Last recorded90,758 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,758 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 2 May 2013 86,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,115 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 79,532 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,214 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 71,212 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,582 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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W473 UMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W473 UMX, 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 W473 UMX registered?

W473 UMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W473 UMX safe to buy?

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