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MXI 529

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,817 mi
Last recorded177,817 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 529
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 177,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s / o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s / o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

inner/outer sills corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

underwing corrosion at front

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

weld repairs heavily undersealed/ painted

Pass 6 May 2015 165,308 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind on nearside front brake

underwing corrosion front

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

wheel archers corroded rear

Pass 8 May 2014 155,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 144,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 134,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 124,148 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 124,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 120,954 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 120,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

alternator belt badly cracked

p.a.s belt slack&split

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2005 110,417 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 110,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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MXI 529 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXI 529, 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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MXI 529 is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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