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V175 MPP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 44,062 miles

foot and handbrake travel

nearside handbrake outer cable starting to collapse

non standard road wheels fitted

slight lumpiness to steering,power steering belt squeals on full lock

spare not fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 39,708 miles

exhaust in very poor condition,corroded with repairs

handbrake travel

non standard road wheels fitted

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

slight lumpiness to steering,power steering belt squeals on full lock

spare not fitted

Fail 4 May 2011 39,708 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust in very poor condition,corroded with repairs

handbrake travel

non standard road wheels fitted

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

slight lumpiness to steering,power steering belt squeals on full lock

spare not fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 30,555 miles

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

brake pedal long spongy travel.

steering and suspension worn,steering rack very poor operation,seat belts worn,brake systemm poor,long hand brake lever travel,lever loose ?? steering column mech. worn,

Fail 4 May 2010 30,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

steering and suspension worn,steering rack very poor operation,seat belts worn,brake systemm poor,long hand brake lever travel,lever loose ?? steering column mech. worn,

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

possible oil leak at steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

possible oil leak at steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,785 miles

steering and suspension worn,rear shocks damp,brake pipes coroded,nearside seat belt poor operation,exhaust badly coroded and welded.boot floors coroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

steering and suspension worn,rear shocks damp,brake pipes coroded,nearside seat belt poor operation,exhaust badly coroded and welded.boot floors coroded.

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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V175 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V175 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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V175 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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