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X581 BVN

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 BVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,197 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 75,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,750 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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X581 BVN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X581 BVN, 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 X581 BVN registered?

X581 BVN is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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