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V162 MPP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,364 mi
Last recorded139,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 165,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 156,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2012 148,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 148,530 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 136,543 miles

o/s door mirror damaged but not imparing driver's view

Fail 9 Feb 2010 125,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 125,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 115,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anit roll bar linkage bushes are starting to crack

both wishbone bushes are cracking

nearside rear tyre is starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Jan 2007 107,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,662 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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V162 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V162 MPP, 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 V162 MPP registered?

V162 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V162 MPP safe to buy?

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