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W597 UFH

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 UFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2009 154,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 138,796 miles

long brake pedal travel and poor feel

long parkbrake lever travel

play in both front strut top mounts when jacked up

power steering easier one way than the other

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 126,599 miles

front to rear and rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 114,826 miles

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

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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W597 UFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W597 UFH, 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 W597 UFH registered?

W597 UFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W597 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 UFH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W597 UFH have outstanding finance?

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