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S251 OGC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,140 mi
Last recorded159,140 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 OGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 159,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 154,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 152,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Jan 2010 146,951 miles

n/s handbrake low effort

n/s/f tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 140,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 134,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 128,486 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 121,458 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

n/s/r brake noisey

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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S251 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S251 OGC, 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 S251 OGC registered?

S251 OGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S251 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 OGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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