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W514 RCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 RCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2011 115,942 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 115,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,596 miles

both front to rear, and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre split around entire inner sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,427 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front to rear, and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/r tyre split around entire inner sidewall, no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 104,511 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 101,545 miles

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

both front seat backs worn

both front tyre outer side walls scrubbed

condensation in nearside front headlamp lens + indicator lens cracked

offside front seat belt slightly marked

offside rear of bumper damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2008 101,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front seat backs worn

both front tyre outer side walls scrubbed

cant see front inner brake pad depths +_ outer pads low

condensation in nearside front headlamp lens + indicator lens cracked

offside front seat belt slightly marked

offside rear of bumper damaged

radiator insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,875 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

slight in balance in rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,494 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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W514 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W514 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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W514 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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