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W483 AKP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes running to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,903 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,885 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 97,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 88,788 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2010 88,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,256 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 72,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,828 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 51,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,011 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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W483 AKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W483 AKP, 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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W483 AKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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