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S318 XDA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

253,797 mi
Last recorded253,797 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 XDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 253,797 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded and scored but not weakened

small cracks in screen

wiper blades need replacing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 253,794 miles

All brake discs rusty?[lack of use.]

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 253,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in nearside mirror

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2010 253,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in nearside mirror

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 249,027 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 249,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 241,232 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 241,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 231,064 miles

exhaust corroding

exhaust repaired with paste ?

remainder of exhaust system several repairs with tape and paste

Fail 29 Mar 2007 230,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rest of exhaust repaired and corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 225,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

off side seat belt slightly damaged

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2006 225,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

off side seat belt slight damage

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2006 225,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes and o/s/f

exhaust back box heavily corroded

imbalance on front brakes 21% max permitted 25%

runout on o/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f strut

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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S318 XDA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S318 XDA, 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 S318 XDA registered?

S318 XDA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S318 XDA safe to buy?

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