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V229 MPP

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

217,345 mi
Last recorded217,345 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 217,345 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 217,345 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jul 2008 217,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 210,500 miles

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

both door mirrors cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2006 210,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both door mirrors cracked

brake pipes to the rear getting corroded

noise from nearside rear brake hub

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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V229 MPP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V229 MPP, 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 V229 MPP registered?

V229 MPP is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V229 MPP safe to buy?

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