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2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 FBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 145,016 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm warning bars and worn on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside door mirror tapped up

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)

welding repairs to offside sill step and nearside chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2016 141,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal pipes nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 tyres cracking and wearing on edges

center stop light disconnected

rear door sometimes sticky

sills rusty welding repairs

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 141,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rusty by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal pipes nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 tyres cracking and wearing on edges

sills rusty welding repairs

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,644 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sills are corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Welded repairs to vehicle.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 136,642 miles

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

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sills are corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Welded repairs to vehicle.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 131,529 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2013 128,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 128,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 125,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 121,883 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 May 2010 118,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 118,295 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,848 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 107,848 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 107,773 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 94,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 94,730 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W728 FBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 W728 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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W728 FBW is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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