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S424 XNO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,312 mi
Last recorded168,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 XNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 168,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 165,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 161,681 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS SHOWING SOME FREE PLAY

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME CORROSION

Fail 7 Nov 2017 161,674 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS SHOWING SOME FREE PLAY

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME CORROSION

Pass 9 Nov 2016 158,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 148,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 148,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,004 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 117,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 100,636 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 100,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,356 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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S424 XNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S424 XNO, 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 S424 XNO registered?

S424 XNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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