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X731 UKS

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 UKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 160,558 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 156,753 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened o/s front (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 154,829 miles

Fuel tank support strap slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 150,170 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 150,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,160 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 135,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,805 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 115,121 miles

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

coolant level low

engine oil low

front brake discs starting to corrode

front washer jets poor

rear leaf springs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2006 107,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 91,390 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 91,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X731 UKS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X731 UKS, 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 X731 UKS registered?

X731 UKS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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