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X881 EKJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,489 mi
Last recorded225,489 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 225,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 225,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working with lights on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not working with lights on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 212,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 212,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 196,241 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 196,241 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged white light to the rear (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 178,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 178,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 164,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 164,048 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 155,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 133,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 108,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 47,714 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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X881 EKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X881 EKJ, 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 X881 EKJ registered?

X881 EKJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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