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V115 KDG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,781 mi
Last recorded217,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 217,781 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 214,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 211,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 207,928 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 201,456 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside, floor pan rubber bung arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 201,456 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside, floor pan rubber bung arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached outer, securing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 191,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 191,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative linkage arm missing (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 184,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 182,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 174,342 miles

offside front inner rack end slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

rear leaf springs and rear body of van floor surface rust but no holes or brake springs

Fail 11 Oct 2014 174,342 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front inner rack end slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

rear leaf springs and rear body of van floor surface rust but no holes or brake springs

Pass 24 Sep 2013 161,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 145,550 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 145,547 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 130,482 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit

grease around nearside cv gaitor (no obvious splits)

steering wheel adjuster requires attention soon

suspension movement on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,850 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,610 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 118,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 115,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 113,679 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 113,672 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 110,727 miles

O/S front brake caliper sticking

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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V115 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V115 KDG, 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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V115 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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