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W598 BTW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 BTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 133,384 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 133,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 123,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 123,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front wiper split on end

Pass 25 May 2006 113,172 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 113,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W598 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W598 BTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W598 BTW registered?

W598 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W598 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 BTW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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