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V117 KDG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,834 mi
Last recorded131,834 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 131,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 190,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 190,029 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 189,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 188,404 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 188,359 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main - To Compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator - To Wheel Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main - To Compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator - To Wheel Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 186,107 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 186,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 183,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 183,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 162,767 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 162,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 158,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 158,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 152,647 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 152,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,202 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 139,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 139,478 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 132,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 2 Jan 2009 127,486 miles

brake pedal travel

edges on front tyres worn

n/s/rear shock absorber weak

Fail 2 Jan 2009 127,462 miles

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

brake pedal travel

edges on front tyres worn

n/s/rear shock absorber weak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 102,835 miles

n/s/r wheel rim bent

Fail 3 Jan 2007 102,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V117 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 V117 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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V117 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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