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S718 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,206 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,206 miles

Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,681 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,389 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,238 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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S718 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S718 DPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S718 DPN registered?

S718 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S718 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 DPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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