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W481 AOT

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (16%)

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (51%)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 71,063 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (16%)

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (51%)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,450 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe on axle becoming rusty

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front brake hose deteriorated

play front strut tops

possible weep brake fluid at union with wheel cylinders

rear brakes noisy in rolling road & readings fluctuate

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,692 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,744 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,904 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

brake fluid level low

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,988 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,722 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front seat backs worn on hinges

offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracked

play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,722 miles

offside and nearside front seat backs worn on hinges

offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracked

play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,091 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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W481 AOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W481 AOT, 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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W481 AOT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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