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V183 GLF

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,894 mi
Last recorded141,894 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

no reverse light

Fail 10 Oct 2023 141,886 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

no reverse light

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,009 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,300 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,785 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,170 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,506 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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V183 GLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V183 GLF, 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 V183 GLF registered?

V183 GLF is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V183 GLF safe to buy?

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