MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre stop lamp innop
n/s front tyre wall damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre stop lamp innop
n/s front tyre wall damaged
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaks engine.os rear compensator valve corroded,tow ball socket wiring insecure getting burnt exhaust.os rear tyre borderline,os front tyre cracking on wall,os front wishbone rear bush cracked,ns door mirror glass cracked.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V142 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 V142 JLG, 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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V142 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 1999.
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