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80,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate missing both front and rear (0.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear section of nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
both front to rear fuel pipes rusty
Fuel system component leaking fuel return (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake laden valve (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch forward (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner - outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill -floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear badly worn on outer edges of treads (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner - outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lense (1.2.1d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded bar assembly (6.6.1)
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on inner front wings
corrosion on outer wheel arches taped repair
corrosion on radiator support - front cross member
fault on wiper parking system
nearside rear tyre cracking - perrishing on outer edge of treads
offside front tyre cracking - perrishing badly on treads
rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components
slight imbalance on front brake application
some movement - play in front suspension strut top mountings
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear mid section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tempory repair carried out (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tempory repair carried out (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front and rear indicator lamps pale
headlamps adjustment fixed on lower setting parameter
loading bay/rear wheel arches rusting/corrosion
nearside rear tyre cracking/perrishing on outer side wall
oil leak on gearbox
parkbrake application uneven
rear brake application uneven
rust/corrosion on front radiator support member and inner flitch panels
rust/corrosion on underbody fuel pipes
rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components
some grabbing on nearside rear service brake
some stiffness in brake laden valve operation
uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of treads
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor two sections (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear mid section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perrishing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perrishing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle assembly (2.4.G.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking/perrishing on outer tyre wall
oil leak on gearbox
rust on underbody fuel pipes
rust/corrosion on front radiaiator support member assembly
rust/corrosion on outer sills
rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components
some corrosion on pickup load bay/wheel arches
uneven tread wear onoffside front tyre worn on outer edges
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coolant leak
corrosion on underbody and underbody components
nearside rear tyre cracking/perrish on side walls and between treads
offside front tyre perrishing/cracking badly on tread
parking fault on windscreen wipers
power steering pipes insecure
rust/corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch
rust/corrosion on rear inner arches
rusting/corrosion on loading bay floor
some binding on offside frront brake
some corrosion on rear wheel arches
some imbalance on front brake application
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust mounting rubber broken/insecure (exhaust system still supported)
coolant leak
corrosion on underbody and underbody components
nearside rear tyre cracking/perrish on side walls and between treads
offside front tyre perrishing/cracking badly on tread
parking fault on windscreen wipers
power steering pipes insecure
rust/corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch
rust/corrosion on rear inner arches
rusting/corrosion on loading bay floor
some binding on offside frront brake
some corrosion on rear wheel arches
some imbalance on front brake application
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyre walls perrishing/cracking
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated (exhaust still supported)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edges of treads
rusting on underbody components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyre walls perrishing/cracking
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated (exhaust still supported)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edges of treads
rusting on underbody components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake discs in poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front discs poor condition
slight corrosion to front strut spring retainings plates
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Spare tyre defective
n/s/r body trim missing
n/s/r tyre side wall cracking
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S427 VWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S427 VWE, 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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S427 VWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1999.
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