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W771 NFG

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 NFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,412 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,412 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,841 miles

play in off side and near side front suspension top mounts

several metal brake pipes rusting

some play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 128,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side front tyre inner edge worn

off side rear shock leaking

off side rear tyre edges worn and close to legal limits

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,521 miles

near side front shock seems to be leaking and suspension feels weak

off side rear shock starting to leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 118,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front shock seems to be leaking and suspension feels weak

near side rear tyre outer edge worn and close to legal limits

off side rear shock starting to leak

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted through

Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,080 miles

near side rear tyre edges worn and very close to legal limits

off side rear tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side front tyre edges starting to wear

near side rear tyre edges worn and very close to legal limits

off side headlamp damaged

off side rear shock starting to leak

off side rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,504 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge wearing and close to legal limits

off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to legal limits

off side headlamp damaged and beam pattern deteriorating

off side rear service and parking brake effort low

play in near side front wheel bearing

play in off side and near side front suspension top mounts

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W771 NFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W771 NFG, 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 W771 NFG registered?

W771 NFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W771 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W771 NFG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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