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W581 RGK

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,883 mi
Last recorded160,883 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 RGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 160,883 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2022 153,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front t (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 153,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front t (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 151,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2020 148,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,329 miles

Advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,301 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount showing signs of wear

Offside Front strut top mount showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 95,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,765 miles

both nearside and offside front windows have been tinted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,293 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has started cracking

offside rear tyre has started cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,181 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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W581 RGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W581 RGK, 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 W581 RGK registered?

W581 RGK is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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