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K11 PLB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,776 mi
Last recorded149,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 PLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 149,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S/R (BOTH) (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S CENTRE FLOOR AREA (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working O/S/R (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level EMPTY (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking SUSPECTER REAR COMPENSATOR ... CHECK FIRST (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CENTRE STOP 40% N/W

Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,376 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 103,298 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Feb 2010 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,513 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on the tread shoulders

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,925 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,925 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 56,324 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,872 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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K11 PLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,014 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 K11 PLB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K11 PLB registered?

K11 PLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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