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V185 MPP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,642 mi
Last recorded73,642 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 MPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,642 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,084 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 70,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,010 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 68,376 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,119 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,263 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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V185 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V185 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 V185 MPP registered?

V185 MPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V185 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V185 MPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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