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X871 WLJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,874 mi
Last recorded220,874 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 220,874 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

metal brake pipes corrosion forming at rear

underside of vehicle corrosion forming around floor & sills

Pass 9 Oct 2015 215,124 miles

corrosion forming around all metal brake pipes

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear shock absorber body corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 209,990 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

general bodywork in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 202,563 miles

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

corrosion forming all metal brake pipes

front brake discs wearing

o/s mirror glass cracked but not effecting view

o/s wing & bonnet damaged no sharp edges

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2012 197,920 miles

bodywork has damage but no sharp edges

o/s track rod end slight play

play in both top strut mountings

Fail 21 Sep 2012 197,862 miles

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

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)

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

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

bodywork has damage but no sharp edges

o/s track rod end slight play

play in both top strut mountings

Pass 22 Sep 2011 189,759 miles

all tyres worn on outer edges

o/s mirror glass cracked but not effecting rear view

Pass 23 Sep 2010 182,533 miles

corrosion forming on all metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2010 182,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front metal brake pipes corrosion forming

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 172,414 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 172,414 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

corrosion forming around rear metal brake pipes

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 153,337 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 152,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2007 134,906 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 134,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s window not working

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perishing

play in both top strut mountings

Fail 8 Dec 2006 122,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 122,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 118,545 miles

REAR TYRES EWORN UNEVANLY 2MM. †O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

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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X871 WLJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X871 WLJ, 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 X871 WLJ registered?

X871 WLJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X871 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X871 WLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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