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W685 RRP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,593 mi
Last recorded168,593 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 168,593 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode in areas.

Exhaust centre silencer to catalyst join becoming loose.

Long handbrake travel.

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)

Oil leak.

n/s and o/s outer to inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 168,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake pipes starting to corrode in areas.

Exhaust centre silencer to catalyst join becoming loose.

Long handbrake travel.

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)

Oil leak.

n/s and o/s outer to inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 168,477 miles

Damage to windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres getting low

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake loading valve damp

n/s/r and o/s/r inner to outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2014 168,477 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Damage to windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres getting low

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner to outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2013 166,854 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 165,153 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 165,153 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 162,353 miles

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

Oil leak

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 2 Nov 2010 160,406 miles

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

brake pedal has long travel on first pump

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 160,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake pedal has long travel on first pump

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 157,360 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 157,314 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 153,516 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 153,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 150,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 148,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamp units damaged and loose

cracks in windscreen

drive shaft balance weight loose

oil leak

some brake fluid on offside rear backplate

trim in drivers footwell hangs low

tyre pressures low

Fail 8 Nov 2005 143,868 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamp units damaged and loose

cracks in windscreen

drive shaft balance weight loose

Fail 26 Oct 2005 143,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside front driveshaft balance weight insecure

oil leak

small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

squeal from rear brakes

surface rust on front brake discs

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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W685 RRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W685 RRP, 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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W685 RRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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