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W579 SVG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,853 mi
Last recorded164,853 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 SVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 164,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Mar 2012 155,158 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2012 155,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 147,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 123,750 miles

Drivers air bag light on at time of test.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 110,002 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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W579 SVG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W579 SVG, 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 W579 SVG registered?

W579 SVG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W579 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W579 SVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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