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W537 PDG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,546 mi
Last recorded220,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 PDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 220,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION ALL AROUND

Pass 2 Sep 2022 213,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel showing brake fluid no leak visable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 208,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has travel but not excessive

underside showing age related corrosion

vehicle has lowering suspension fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 208,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has travel but not excessive

underside showing age related corrosion

vehicle has lowering suspension fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 208,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 197,134 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 197,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 197,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 188,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 177,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 166,324 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 157,028 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 157,027 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 142,942 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 142,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 138,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2008 138,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2007 133,928 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 122,100 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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W537 PDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W537 PDG, 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 W537 PDG registered?

W537 PDG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W537 PDG safe to buy?

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