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S403 VGV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,062 mi
Last recorded214,062 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 VGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 214,062 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 205,976 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

both rear tyres wearing low

front to rear brake pipes to and from load valve corroding

nearside outer cv gaiter slight dampness

Pass 1 Mar 2011 194,511 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 190,437 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Fail 5 Feb 2010 190,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no plate starting to deteriorate

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Pass 13 Jan 2009 182,321 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 174,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 174,016 miles

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 165,934 miles

Spare tyre punctured.

Considerable free travel on handbrake.

Nearside rear number plate lamp low in intensity.

Rattle in exhaust centre box.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Reinforced tyres fitted to rear only.

Pass 3 Jan 2006

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

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

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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S403 VGV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S403 VGV, 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 S403 VGV registered?

S403 VGV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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