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S89 MGC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,387 mi
Last recorded195,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 MGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 195,387 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2015 195,387 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 190,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 190,250 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 182,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 177,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

n/s/f subframe mounting slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 20 Oct 2011 177,750 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

n/s/f subframe mounting slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Sep 2010 172,392 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 167,705 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 167,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 162,280 miles

Spare wheel missing

Nearside door mirror insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 157,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 152,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes surface corroison

Pass 23 Feb 2006 145,107 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 145,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S89 MGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S89 MGC, 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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S89 MGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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