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V138 DGP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 DGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,079 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel recommend attention

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both sill's damaged and slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides multiple holes underneath, marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight travel recommend attention

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Handbrake lever has slight travel, reocmmmend attention

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both sill's damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded to and from low sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres 195/50 15 and wider 205/50 15 tyres rear

inner sills slightly damaged both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear but have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

both sills damaged

front tyres different size to rear

slight gearbox oil leak

vehicle is lowered

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower shock bush & BOLT LOSE (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower shock bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear but have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

both sills damaged

front tyres different size to rear

slight gearbox oil leak

vehicle is lowered

Pass 12 Aug 2017 90,286 miles

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

king pin inclination not set as standard

vehicle lowered and is very close to body on locks

Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

king pin inclination not set as standard

vehicle lowered and is very close to body on locks

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,366 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

power steering belt is very loose

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

power steering belt is very loose

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,513 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,447 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,780 miles

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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V138 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V138 DGP, 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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V138 DGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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