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W541 HWL

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 HWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded and pads are below 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play recommend replacing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly perished in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside and offside front top shocker mounts are worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise 2 bulbs out in centre brake light

advise all rear brake pipes corroded

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both rear tyres perished in tread

advise n/s and o/s front top shocker mountings worn

advise o/s/f tyre perished in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2018 73,409 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise 2 bulbs out in centre brake light

advise all rear brake pipes corroded

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both rear tyres perished in tread

advise n/s and o/s front top shocker mountings worn

advise o/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,872 miles

both front suspension top mounts are worn

brake pipes corroded

front tyres and nearside rear perished in the treads

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,231 miles

front top shocker top mounts worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,495 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

n/s/f tyre has low tread

spare tyre has a bulge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f mirror taped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,866 miles

o/s/f mirror taped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,241 miles

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/r door mirror glass cracked

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/r door mirror glass cracked

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,470 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear door inner handle worn

slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

spare tyre has a bulge in side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front top shocker mounts worn

rear exhaust baffles broken up

slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

spare tyre has a bulge in side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,272 miles

advise both front wipers split on ends but still clear screen

advise n /s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise n/s door glass taped in

advise n/s/f seatbelt needs help to retract back in

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

advise nail in o/s/r tyre and tread perished

advise play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise both front wipers split on ends but still clear screen

advise n /s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise n/s door glass taped in

advise n/s/f seatbelt needs help to retract back in

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

advise nail in o/s/r tyre and tread perished

advise play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,448 miles

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

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

exhaust cat pipe has broken up inside and rattling

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

offside rear wheel rim dented, tyre perishing and nail in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,703 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working but not connected

nearside and offside rear wheel rims slightly dented

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,703 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working but not connected

exhaust pipe into rear box badly corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread low recommend replacing

nearside and offside rear wheel rims slightly dented

nearside front tyre tread low and side wall slightly damaged recommend replacing

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

spare tyre tread bald on edges and low on pressure

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front discs worn

advise front pads getting low

advise o/s door mirror glass cracked

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise only two bulbs in centre brake light working

advise slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,037 miles

advise front discs worn

advise front pads getting low

advise o/s door mirror glass cracked

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise only two bulbs in centre brake light working

advise slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,074 miles

front n/s wheel bearing main nut was lose †have tightend but not excessively †bulbs out in rear window stop lamp 2 working †n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,096 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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W541 HWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W541 HWL, 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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W541 HWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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