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W718 XKP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,140 mi
Last recorded137,140 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 XKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 137,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 137,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 122,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both axle steel brake pipes corroded.

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded.

brake fluid level in reservoir on minimum

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pad linings look low.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside outer sill at rear corroded

parking brake efficiency low

rear cross member corroded within 30cm of tow bar mount.

slight play in upper steering column.

steel brake pipe from regulator to offside brake hose corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 122,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake fluid level in reservoir on minimum

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both axle steel brake pipes corroded.

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded.

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake pad linings look low.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside outer sill at rear corroded

rear cross member corroded within 30cm of tow bar mount.

slight play in upper steering column.

steel brake pipe from regulator to offside brake hose corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front tyres bald on edges (raised tread pattern)

exhaust centre joint loose & slight blow

rear brake load sensing valve damp

side to side movement in parking brake lever

spare wheel carrier loose but secure

suspect small hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaitor

Fail 27 Oct 2010 117,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front tyres bald on edges (raised tread pattern)

exhaust centre joint loose & slight blow

rear brake load sensing valve damp

side to side movement in parking brake lever

spare wheel carrier loose but secure

suspect small hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaitor

Pass 27 May 2009 107,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle steel brake pipes corroded.

nearside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

steel brake pipe from regulator to nearside rear brake hose corroded.

windscreen wiper blade rubber split at end.

Fail 26 May 2009 107,548 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle steel brake pipes corroded.

nearside front inner wing steel brake pipe corroded.

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

steel brake pipe from regulator to nearside rear brake hose corroded.

windscreen wiper blade rubber split at end.

Pass 15 May 2008 102,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2008 102,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 94,020 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,020 miles

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

Nearside 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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W718 XKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W718 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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