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W781 NHE

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,460 mi
Last recorded60,460 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 NHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,460 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,507 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 56,497 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,886 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear spring hangers to body

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear spring hangers to body

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,633 miles

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

Offside Front tyre, worn smooth on edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,400 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,569 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,728 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W781 NHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W781 NHE, 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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W781 NHE is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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