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S289 GCG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,695 mi
Last recorded168,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 GCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 168,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor too sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare wheel fitted to osr

Pass 28 Feb 2020 164,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 161,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 157,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 157,937 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 152,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 152,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,370 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 141,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 138,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 138,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 133,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 128,809 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 15 Mar 2007 123,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 117,131 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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S289 GCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S289 GCG, 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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S289 GCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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