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W494 NUF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,214 mi
Last recorded148,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 NUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 148,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 144,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 132,571 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 May 2013 125,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake pipes are corroded

suspension has very little travel.

Pass 11 May 2012 118,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust rattles / knocks on body

slight play / knock in steering column

suspension generally very low & hard

Fail 11 May 2012 118,228 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust rattles / knocks on body

slight play / knock in steering column

suspension generally very low & hard

Pass 12 May 2011 113,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,848 miles

advise,front brake disc's coroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 112,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise,front brake disc's coroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 91,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,836 miles

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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W494 NUF 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 W494 NUF, 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 W494 NUF registered?

W494 NUF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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