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YIW 3194

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

282,343 mi
Last recorded282,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 3194
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 282,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2012 282,334 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

injector weeping

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2011 280,394 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 277,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 271,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 237,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 223,023 miles

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

excessive handbrake travel vw1

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 7 Nov 2006 209,400 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak from engine vw1

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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YIW 3194 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YIW 3194, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 3194 registered?

YIW 3194 is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is YIW 3194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 3194 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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