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V135 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,354 mi
Last recorded21,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 21,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 21,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,084 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 20,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 20,153 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,500 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 18,275 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,069 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,863 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,574 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 14,220 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 8,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 8,679 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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V135 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V135 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V135 EKU registered?

V135 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V135 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V135 EKU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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