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S252 LLW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 LLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 164,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 158,334 miles

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

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

small cut osf tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2012 154,959 miles

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

poor brake travel on foot brake

very slight leak from c v boot n/side

Fail 19 Nov 2011 154,702 miles

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear shockabsorbers shrouds corroded

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 25 Nov 2010 146,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 146,620 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 135,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 135,186 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 117,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 117,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,758 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,477 miles

both front top shock mounts slight wear

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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S252 LLW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S252 LLW, 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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S252 LLW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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