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W722 VLN

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,336 mi
Last recorded66,336 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW722 VLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,247 miles

REAR CROSS MEMBER HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked between tread

rear cross member has slight corossion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 66,091 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked between tread

rear cross member has slight corossion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion whole of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front top of wing corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near top of coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion whole of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front top of wing corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,610 miles

n/s front tyre perished sidewalls

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre perished sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

ns rear tyre perished

second catch on bonnet doesnt work

Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,374 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center exhaust rubber mount broken

ns rear tyre perished

second catch on bonnet doesnt work

spare wheel loose in rear of pickup bed

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,048 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking & between tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,655 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking & between tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,165 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,159 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,478 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 52,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,034 miles

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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W722 VLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W722 VLN, 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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W722 VLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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