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S223 NSO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,661 mi
Last recorded119,661 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 119,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 116,121 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion on o/s rear inner wing panel

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,028 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 112,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 103,857 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear service brake poor

Pass 20 Nov 2008 98,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,465 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,415 miles

slight wear evident at base of steering column

Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear evident at base of steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,598 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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S223 NSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S223 NSO, 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 S223 NSO registered?

S223 NSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S223 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 NSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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