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S902 LGC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 LGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 178,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted fouling suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt broken (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

foot pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2015 172,310 miles

n/s front indicator damadged repaired mounting/wing.

o/s front anti roll bar appears slightly displaced.

various front/rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2015 172,305 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front indicator damadged repaired mounting/wing.

o/s front anti roll bar appears slightly displaced.

various front/rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 161,735 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 161,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 153,595 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 153,595 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 136,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 128,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 124,417 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 119,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 113,807 miles

Near side front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2006 106,636 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2006 106,636 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2005 100,229 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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S902 LGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S902 LGC, 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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S902 LGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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