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X704 HBY

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,616 mi
Last recorded213,616 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 213,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 208,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes cover in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 204,309 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 204,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Driver side (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Both front inner steering arms have slight play

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 199,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 193,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 184,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 174,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 166,271 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 159,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 150,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 142,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 132,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 120,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 111,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,313 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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X704 HBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X704 HBY, 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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X704 HBY is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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