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W516 RCG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,966 mi
Last recorded117,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 RCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,938 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,761 miles

all brake pipes coroding

long travel on parking brake but still has reserve

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,943 miles

both number plates worn but readable

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 85,943 miles

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

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

both number plates worn but readable

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,461 miles

front brake discs badly rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 64,199 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,448 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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W516 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W516 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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What year was W516 RCG registered?

W516 RCG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W516 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 RCG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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