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V137 UUD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,355 mi
Last recorded182,355 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 182,355 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 18,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

van has extensive welding

vehicle lowered

Pass 28 Jul 2012 169,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 160,589 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 161,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 152,137 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 152,124 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,363 miles

slight corrosion load sensing valve

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

welding has been done and covered over hard to inspect on retest

Fail 5 Mar 2009 139,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

slight corrosion load sensing valve

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,939 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY 1 ELLEMENT WORKING

N/S HEADLAMP CRACKED WITH SLIGHT WATER INGRESS BUT DOES NOT AFFECT BEAM PATTERN

O/S REAR PANEL DAMAGED UNABLE TO ACCESS FULL EXTENT BODY WORK TAPED UP

Pass 14 Feb 2007 100,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 100,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 92,958 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 92,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V137 UUD, 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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V137 UUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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