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1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,540 mi
Last recorded204,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 CAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 204,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 204,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 199,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Sill area corroded but not in prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Number plate light dim in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From n/side to o/side along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 26 May 2017 194,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cracks in tread and side wall

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

Offside Rear cracks showing in tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

drivers door check strap loose

n/s corrosion in outer sill not within 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 20 May 2017 194,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested unable to connect test pipe due to tail section broken (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear cracks showing in tread

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear cracks in tread and side wall

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

drivers door check strap loose

n/s corrosion in outer sill not within 30cm of a mounting point

Pass 18 May 2016 187,379 miles

crack to windscreen outside of zone a

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s headlamp aim poor

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 14 May 2016 187,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

crack to windscreen outside of zone a

n/s/f tyre bold on shoulders

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer shoulder

o/s headlamp aim poor

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,111 miles

Corrosion appearing to o/side front floor pan but not in perscribed area

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 171,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion appearing to o/side front floor pan but not in perscribed area

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2013 163,705 miles

Air filter housing loose

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

Lift in both front suspension top strutts

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2013 163,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air filter housing loose

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

Lift in both front suspension top strutts

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 155,570 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2012 155,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 151,192 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6 mm of tread

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in offside and nearside upper shock mounts

unable to check wheel studs dust covers

Fail 27 Apr 2011 151,192 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6 mm of tread

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in offside and nearside upper shock mounts

unable to check wheel studs dust covers

Pass 17 Apr 2010 147,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 141,250 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 134,213 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 134,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 119,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 101,945 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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P80 CAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P80 CAR, 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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P80 CAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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