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X853 EBT

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,424 mi
Last recorded225,424 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 EBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 225,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box on inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 225,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box on inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 224,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to and from Brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 221,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steel brake pipes corrodied

all underside of vehicle corrodied

Fail 21 Mar 2017 221,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings complete sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steel brake pipes corrodied

all underside of vehicle corrodied

Pass 30 Mar 2016 218,182 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 218,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 209,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 200,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 191,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 182,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 174,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 165,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 144,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 144,517 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 114,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,416 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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X853 EBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X853 EBT, 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 X853 EBT registered?

X853 EBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X853 EBT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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