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W548 FRN

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,483 mi
Last recorded55,483 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 FRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,717 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,751 miles

corrosion in both front wheel arches but not within a prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2016 47,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion in both front wheel arches but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,808 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,949 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,979 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,933 miles

front pads getting low o/s h/lamp slightly low will not adjust / level adjusters inop

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,930 miles

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

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

driveshaft balance weight loose

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,979 miles

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

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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W548 FRN 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 89.5%.

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 W548 FRN, 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 W548 FRN registered?

W548 FRN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W548 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W548 FRN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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