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V145 ECB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,315 mi
Last recorded152,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 ECB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 152,315 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both - blue (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / outer sill / floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / outer sill / wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / outer sill / floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,903 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 145,903 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 109,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rack arm slight play

near side sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2008 141,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rack arm slight play

near side sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 133,216 miles

lift in o/s and n/s strut top mounts

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 6 Jul 2007 133,216 miles

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

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

lift in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 15 Jun 2006 119,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape

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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V145 ECB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V145 ECB, 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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V145 ECB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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