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V266 ECJ

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,772 mi
Last recorded138,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch inside of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and both rear perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside front floor and offside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 130,411 miles

Nearside Front chassis is slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 126,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 123,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 105,101 miles

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

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

offside rear brake giving lower readings than near side

Pass 4 Jan 2010 97,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,720 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 88,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 74,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,414 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,659 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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V266 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V266 ECJ, 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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V266 ECJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V266 ECJ safe to buy?

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