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V184 KGW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV184 KGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber very close to tyre

Nearside Front sill-floor holed and corroded but in an non prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear service brake lazy

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

both front upper strut mount areas have a lot of lift but ok when weight on wheels

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r sills , n/s/r sill-floor and battery tray area all corroding

parking brake lever loosish

Fail 5 Dec 2016 127,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber very close to tyre

Nearside Front sill-floor holed and corroded but in an non prescribed area

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

both front upper strut mount areas have a lot of lift but ok when weight on wheels

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r sills , n/s/r sill-floor and battery tray area all corroding

parking brake lever loosish

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front top suspension mount has slight freeplay

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking on both rear tyres close to ply/cords

dampness around brake load valve no leaks at time of test

slight side movement on parking brake lever unable to see mounting point due to covers

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,144 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking on both rear tyres close to ply/cords

dampness around brake load valve no leaks at time of test

slight side movement on parking brake lever unable to see mounting point due to covers

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,847 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,847 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,618 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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V184 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V184 KGW, 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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V184 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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