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V106 LGK

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,071 mi
Last recorded188,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 188,071 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 188,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 179,676 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 179,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 148,939 miles

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

Lowered/modified vehicle

OSF drive shaft damaged

OSF wiper split at ends

Rear exhaust mounting missing/broken, exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 148,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Lowered/modified vehicle

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

OSF drive shaft damaged

OSF wiper split at ends

Rear exhaust mounting missing/broken, exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 129,676 miles

Brake pedal still creeps down a bit with engine running, but they seem to work ok

Modified/lowered suspension

Fail 27 Nov 2012 129,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Modified/lowered suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,788 miles

Lowered/modified

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,283 miles

Suspension has been lowered

Washers poor/part blocked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension has been lowered

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,713 miles

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

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

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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V106 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V106 LGK, 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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V106 LGK is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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