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X527 AKU

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 130,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,191 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

drain holes on both sides of the floor starting to corrode,

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 115,531 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 107,558 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,286 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 95,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,510 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,308 miles

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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X527 AKU is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X527 AKU, 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 X527 AKU registered?

X527 AKU is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X527 AKU safe to buy?

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