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W506 RCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,711 mi
Last recorded128,711 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW506 RCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 128,711 miles

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

all four tyres retread

brake fluid level low

rear brake pipes corroded

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 18 Oct 2014 128,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres retread

brake fluid level low

rear brake pipes corroded

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 121,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,089 miles

some body corrosion

spare wheel carrier loose

under tray loose

Fail 6 Oct 2012 119,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some body corrosion

spare wheel carrier loose

under tray loose

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has worn on its outer edges.

Nearside rear sill joint area is corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has worn on its outer edge.

Offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipes mounted to rear axle are corroded.Cleaning and protection recommended.

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

There is lift in the front suspension top mountings only when the wheels are hanging.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 114,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake imbalance failure- offside front is lower.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has worn on its outer edges.

Nearside rear sill joint area is corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has worn on its outer edge.

Offside rear outer sill is starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipes mounted to rear axle are corroded.Cleaning and protection recommended.

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

There is lift in the front suspension top mountings only when the wheels are hanging.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,239 miles

front number plate poor

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from rear silencer join

front strut suspension mounts movement in bushes (at limit)

interior mirror missing

n/s seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f bumper poor fitting

number plate bulbs dim

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r tyre low outer edge 1.6mm and tyre wall damage

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 107,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from rear silencer join

front number plate poor

front strut suspension mounts movement in bushes (at limit)

interior mirror missing

n/s seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f bumper poor fitting

number plate bulbs dim

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r tyre low outer edge 1.6mm and tyre wall damage

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,840 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r lower side lamp not working

o/s door mirror in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2008 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r lower side lamp not working

o/s door mirror in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,967 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inside door lock lift knobs broken

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,680 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 74,680 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

N/S/F wheel outer rim damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 60,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 60,947 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)

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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W506 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W506 RCG, 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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W506 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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