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W718 FBW

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 FBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 163,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight handbrake travel

Fail 2 Nov 2011 163,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 143,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 133,261 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 127,410 miles

notice as 903397557121

Fail 6 Jun 2007 127,410 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch suspect †front number plate cracked †offside front lens damaged †play in steering coloum †brake fluid low †steering rack worn †tyre pressure

Pass 21 Mar 2006 122,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W718 FBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W718 FBW, 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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W718 FBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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