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W511 RGJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,093 mi
Last recorded169,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 RGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 169,093 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges & is close to the limit.

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Oil on engine.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 169,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil on engine.

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges & is close to the limit.

N/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 155,049 miles

175/65/14 X 4

NSF TOP S/MOUNT S/WEAR-LIFT-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/1/13

REAR W/BLKADE TORN

SPARE TYRE MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 28 Jul 2014 155,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

175/65/14 X 4

NSF TOP S/MOUNT S/WEAR-LIFT-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/1/13

REAR W/BLKADE TORN

SPARE TYRE MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 Feb 2013 155,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 155,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 145,029 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 145,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 130,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 130,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 119,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 119,062 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear side light only one bulb working

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 109,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 99,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 99,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 75,450 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 75,450 miles

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

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

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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W511 RGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W511 RGJ, 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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W511 RGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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