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X416 AAJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,881 mi
Last recorded231,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 231,881 miles

N/S/F Top mount worn. (borderline pass)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Outer sill corroded and holed. (more than 30 cm's from prescribed area

Wear in O/S/ rack

Pass 16 Jan 2015 231,881 miles

N/S/F Top mount worn. (borderline pass)

O/S Outer sill corroded and holed. (more than 30 cm's from prescribed area

Wear in O/S/ rack

Pass 10 Feb 2014 227,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 223,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 223,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 184,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 184,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,749 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 122,749 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,682 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 98,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 80,900 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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X416 AAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X416 AAJ, 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 X416 AAJ registered?

X416 AAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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