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W487 XKM

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,971 mi
Last recorded146,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 XKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 146,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,184 miles

as per test 116884681036

Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around n/s and o/s door lock clasps

damage to o/s front and rear tyres outer sidewalls

handbrake travel high

n/s cv gaitor deteriorated

o/s rear lower position lamp inoperative

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,720 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,652 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nsf tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 128,436 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front seatbelts retracting slowly

fuel line in engine bay poorly routed

light switch panel poorly secured

offside inner rack joint slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2008 121,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,034 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 117,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s track rod

uneven front tyre wear

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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W487 XKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W487 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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W487 XKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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