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X979 HET

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,670 mi
Last recorded171,670 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 HET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 171,670 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 171,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 146,006 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2009 146,006 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 130,010 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Front screen chipped

Front tyres worn low on edges

N/S/R Tyre worn low (2mm)

O/S/R tyre wearing low (3mm)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 130,007 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front number plate delaminating

Front screen chipped

Front tyres worn low on edges

N/S/R Tyre worn low (2mm)

O/S/R tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,184 miles

chip in front screen

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

p.a.s. belt cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2006 115,742 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rusty in places tail pipe rusted away

multi v/belt cracked

rear tyres wearing low all tyres non re-enforced

stone chip in front screen

Fail 8 Sep 2006 115,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded in places tait pipe rusted away

multi v/belt cracked

rear tyres wearing low all tyres non re-enforced

stone chip in front screen

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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X979 HET is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X979 HET, 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 X979 HET registered?

X979 HET is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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