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X527 FAN

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 FAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,253 miles

Fuel tank retaining strap corroding

Minor play at steering wheel....loose steering wheel or minor play in a universal joint ?

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

One high brake lamp bulb not working (5 fitted)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 158,253 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel tank retaining strap corroding

Minor play at steering wheel....loose steering wheel or minor play in a universal joint ?

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

One high brake lamp bulb not working (5 fitted)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 144,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 128,110 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 128,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 121,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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X527 FAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X527 FAN registered?

X527 FAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X527 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 FAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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