MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No spare Wheel carried in vehicle.
Off side door mirrow glass poor.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
No spare Wheel carried in vehicle.
Off side door mirrow glass poor.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Corrosion showing to both B pillars around door catches
High level brake lighting incomplete
N/s head lamp glass damaged
N/swiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s front tyre outer wall damaged
O/s reaewheel bearing slightly rough/noisey when rotated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre in poor condition
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror glass damaged & mirror slightly insecure
Corrosion showing to both B pillars around door catches
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
High level brake lighting incomplete
N/s head lamp glass damaged
N/swiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s front tyre outer wall damaged
O/s reaewheel bearing slightly rough/noisey when rotated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre in poor condition
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror glass damaged & mirror slightly insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside headlamp damaged
nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
oil leak
rear exhaust pipe has damaged bumper
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside headlamp damaged
nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
oil leak
rear exhaust pipe has damaged bumper
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W493 PCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W493 PCG, 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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W493 PCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2000.
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