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X78 RBS

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 RBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2013 44,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2010 40,074 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine sump corroded and leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,107 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,876 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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X78 RBS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X78 RBS, 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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X78 RBS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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