MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/s/r tyre perishing on side walls
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/s door shut slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s mirror slightly cracked
spare wheel secured by rope
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S285 EKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S285 EKN, 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 S285 EKN registered?
S285 EKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 January 1999.
Is S285 EKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S285 EKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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