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S990 DAR

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,723 mi
Last recorded136,723 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 DAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,723 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill (no hole found)

corrosion to top of both front bolt on wings

Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 130,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 123,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 115,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 107,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,542 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/r foot & hand brake effort low

Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,539 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/r foot & hand brake effort low

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,370 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,056 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,056 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 70,063 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 60,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 59,721 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxiliary drive belt starting to crack

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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S990 DAR is a 1998 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 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 S990 DAR, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S990 DAR registered?

S990 DAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S990 DAR safe to buy?

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