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V129 JJS

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,704 mi
Last recorded162,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 JJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 162,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

offside wiper blade slightly torn

underbody becoming corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 162,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

offside wiper blade slightly torn

underbody becoming corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 155,680 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 155,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 149,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 127,686 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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V129 JJS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V129 JJS, 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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V129 JJS is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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