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W485 XKM

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,921 mi
Last recorded99,921 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 XKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,921 miles

Nearside headlight cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2015 99,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlight cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,010 miles

discs worn

lift in front suspension top mounts

under tray and bumper loose

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,883 miles

discs and pads look worn

exhaust corroding

lift in front suspension top mounts

rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Slight bind on OSF wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,800 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

slight movement in column upper attachment

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,077 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,682 miles

front brake pads appear low.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 61,682 miles

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

front brake pads appear low.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,515 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 47,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W485 XKM, 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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W485 XKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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