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V137 JCV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,257 mi
Last recorded216,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 JCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 216,257 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 23 May 2020 216,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 209,905 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 220,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 198,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 196,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 196,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 193,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 187,535 miles

Both front floor / sill areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 187,535 miles

Both front floor / sill areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 186,165 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 182,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 176,570 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 173,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 163,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

one high-level stop bulb not working.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 163,216 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

one high-level stop bulb not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 147,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 140,231 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 140,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 138,583 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 138,583 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

catalytic convertor broken up inside

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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V137 JCV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V137 JCV, 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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What year was V137 JCV registered?

V137 JCV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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