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W521 BOA

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 BOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 164,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 155,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 146,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 132,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,693 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,692 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

air filter loose

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,475 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 91,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

crack on windscreen zone b within limits †noise from engine when revved †o/s/f tyre cracked and worn on both edges †n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,887 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W521 BOA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W521 BOA, 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 W521 BOA registered?

W521 BOA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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