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V166 MPP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,367 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 97,367 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,456 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 96,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V166 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 V166 MPP registered?

V166 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V166 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 MPP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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