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X561 XAA

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 112,506 miles

exhaust corroded/noisy

front damage/headlamp movement,refer also prior fail/advise 788946852092

n/s mirror damage

Fail 25 Feb 2012 112,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,864 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front no plate poor

front top mounts play

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s mirror cowling damaged

n/s/f rollbar link bent

n/s/r lower sidelight inop

rear brake imbalance/noisy/snatching,front brake imbalance

rear brake pipes corrosion

wipers appear undersized

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 66,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pedal travel

condensation to nearside headlamp

deterioration to front and rear number plates

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside rear will not open

Fail 27 Oct 2008 66,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

condensation to nearside headlamp

deterioration to front and rear number plates

nearside rear lower side light not working

offside rear will not open

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,602 miles

1-bulb in high level brake light not working

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

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

both front and rear number plates are starting to seperate

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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X561 XAA 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 54.5%.

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 X561 XAA, 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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X561 XAA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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