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V656 DRA

2000 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,533 mi
Last recorded211,533 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Caddy106,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 DRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 211,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 211,533 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 234,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 232,097 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 232,097 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 230,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 222,444 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 216,292 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 209,452 miles

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)

front chassis sections corroding

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 12 Dec 2011 209,452 miles

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

front chassis sections corroding

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 20 Dec 2010 202,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front disc warped

Fail 13 Dec 2010 202,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front disc warped

Pass 15 Dec 2009 195,403 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/f disc warped

sump rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2009 195,217 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake binding

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r wheel bearing rough when rotated

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/f disc warped

sump rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2008 188,539 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r drum warped

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/r sidelight out

Fail 16 Dec 2008 188,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2x wipers deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r drum warped

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/r sidelight out

Pass 11 Dec 2007 180,489 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s mirror small crack on outside

Fail 11 Dec 2007 180,489 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

o/s mirror small crack on outside

Pass 21 Dec 2006 171,504 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 171,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 164,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 164,936 miles

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

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

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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V656 DRA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V656 DRA, 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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V656 DRA is a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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