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X846 UTU

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 147,298 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 147,297 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 127,446 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 124,878 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 124,866 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 114,022 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 113,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2009 103,104 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2008 91,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 91,702 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 79,437 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,437 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,250 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 70,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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X846 UTU 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 50%.

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 X846 UTU, 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 X846 UTU registered?

X846 UTU is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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