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W783 PAP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,104 mi
Last recorded144,104 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2018 144,102 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2017 137,670 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2017 137,670 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2016 131,899 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,937 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,937 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 117,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 101,185 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,734 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 75,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre near limit on outer edge.

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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W783 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W783 PAP, 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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W783 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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