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S213 RGA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,403 mi
Last recorded20,403 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 RGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 203,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both top mounts slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 199,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 199,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 187,925 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 187,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 177,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 177,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 168,201 miles

diesel filter corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 168,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

diesel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 157,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 157,666 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 146,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight low brake reading at offside rear

Fail 27 Aug 2009 146,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside rear brake reading low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 129,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 128,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 118,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,695 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 100,695 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front shocker top mountings, have slight play

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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S213 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S213 RGA, 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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S213 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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