MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished
Offside Rear inner side wall cracking
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Rear inner side wall cracking
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coolant level below min
front brake discs wearing low
play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge / N/S/R perished on outer wall
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W553 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W553 JBU, 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 W553 JBU registered?
W553 JBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W553 JBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W553 JBU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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