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V186 DDG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 DDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 160,102 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 175-65-14T is bald on its edges

Fail 9 Nov 2009 160,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre 175-65-14T is bald on its edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 147,639 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 147,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 136,043 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 136,043 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 124,736 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 124,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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V186 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V186 DDG, 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 V186 DDG registered?

V186 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V186 DDG safe to buy?

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