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S856 YAD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 151,221 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 151,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 139,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 126,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 126,333 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper insecure

front no plate discoloured

nearside front wheel rim damaged

wishbone bushes perished offside

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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S856 YAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S856 YAD, 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 S856 YAD registered?

S856 YAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S856 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 YAD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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