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S387 VNA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,699 mi
Last recorded196,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 VNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 196,699 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 196,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 190,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 190,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 184,955 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 184,955 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 177,297 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 177,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 170,006 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 170,006 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jan 2009 160,587 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 160,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 149,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 149,391 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 139,138 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 139,138 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 133,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s door mirror glass broken

oil breather pipe missing from engine

spare wheel missing from carrier

vehicle underbody becoming dirty

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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S387 VNA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S387 VNA, 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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S387 VNA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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