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W485 PKS

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 PKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,428 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil pressure lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has small deep cuts in outter wall

Fail 14 Sep 2013 116,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre has small deep cuts in outter wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

rear brakes squealing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,081 miles

airbag warning lamp on

charging lamp not working

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,081 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

charging lamp not working

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 149,492 miles

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 149,091 miles

slight roughness detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 147,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 147,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 145,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 145,802 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 135,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 135,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W485 PKS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W485 PKS, 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 W485 PKS registered?

W485 PKS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W485 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 PKS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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