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W716 GSO

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 114,882 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 114,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 103,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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W716 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W716 GSO, 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 W716 GSO registered?

W716 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W716 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 GSO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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