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W553 JBU

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,642 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 129,589 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,901 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,288 miles

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 114,288 miles

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,824 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 90,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,390 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,489 miles

coolant level below min

front brake discs wearing low

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,483 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,271 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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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?

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