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W493 PCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,923 mi
Last recorded202,923 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 PCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 202,923 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 202,920 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 190,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 190,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 179,380 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 179,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 172,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 172,222 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 165,860 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 165,859 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 156,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 156,798 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 150,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 135,460 miles

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.

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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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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