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V166 DPW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,827 mi
Last recorded213,827 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 DPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 213,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 212,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 207,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 204,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 197,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 193,380 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 182,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 120,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 120,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,937 miles

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

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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V166 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V166 DPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V166 DPW registered?

V166 DPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V166 DPW safe to buy?

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