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W576 DAB

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,842 mi
Last recorded186,842 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW576 DAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 186,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill panelling corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe osr mounting area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osf inner and outer sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 185,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 185,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 184,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre perishing in tread area. tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns inner sill corroded and holed, not considered excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf window unable to open.

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner sill corroded and holed, not considered excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 184,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake pipe on rear axle corroded excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass shattered. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe on rear axle corroded excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre perishing in tread area. tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns inner sill corroded and holed, not considered excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf window unable to open.

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner sill corroded and holed, not considered excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 183,241 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses condesated inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but holding at present. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 183,239 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses condesated inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but holding at present. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 181,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes corroded and front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearward bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses have condensation on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil weeping near base of dipstick tube.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 181,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy operation and excessive travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes corroded and front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearward bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses have condensation on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil weeping near base of dipstick tube.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 180,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes cooroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 180,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear spring mounting corroded (rear mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear axle brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear axle brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2020 180,467 miles

Both front (wheel arch) brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both rear axle brake pipes have slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Age cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 180,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front (wheel arch) brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both rear axle brake pipes have slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Age cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 179,110 miles

Both rear brake pipes (on axle) slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated, slightly damp

Fail 7 Feb 2019 179,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Park brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside and outside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes (on axle) slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated, slightly damp

Offside rear wheel arch has corrosion hole, top of arch

Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

hole in offside rear inner arch but not with 30cm of any components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 166,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 160,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 155,487 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,600 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 145,289 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 139,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 139,181 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 123,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 112,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 104,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,576 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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W576 DAB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W576 DAB, 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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W576 DAB is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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