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V214 ERB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,678 mi
Last recorded197,678 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 ERB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 197,678 miles

Both front chassis rails have heavy corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 197,678 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front chassis , within 30cm of an engine support mounting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front chassis has heavy corrosion

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre has wear to the outer edge

offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 196,071 miles

Nearside front chassis is corroded and holed not in prescibed area

Nearside lower sill lip has corrosion

Offside and nearside front chassis have heavy corrosion

Offside front floor has corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 196,070 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front chassis is corroded and holed not in prescibed area

Nearside lower sill lip has corrosion

Nearside rear lower side light not working

Offside and nearside front chassis have heavy corrosion

Offside front floor has corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 193,049 miles

Coolant pipe corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front and rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front floors slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 190,068 miles

Metal cooling pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 190,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Metal cooling pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 185,709 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside front chassis behind bumper heavily corroded not considered excessive.

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 185,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside front chassis behind bumper heavily corroded not considered excessive.

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding not considered excessive.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 182,632 miles

"Clicking" heard from front wheels on lock indicating worn constant velocity joint(s), no play found.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 182,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

"Clicking" heard from front wheels on lock indicating worn constant velocity joint(s), no play found.

Offside rear brake pipe (load sensor to flexible hose) corroded, not considered excessive.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 179,190 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

constant velocity joints noisy on road test, but no excessive wear noted on visual inspection

corrosion to off side outer sill. not considered excessive

metal brake pipes to and across rear axle corroding . not considered excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2010 179,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

constant velocity joints noisy on road test, but no excessive wear noted on visual inspection

corrosion to off side outer sill. not considered excessive

metal brake pipes to and across rear axle corroding . not considered excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2009 173,813 miles

1) N/S/R Lower sidelight not working, 2) O/S/F Brake pipe corroded, 3)Play in both front top mounts, 4) Noise heard from CV joint, 5) Surface corrosion on O/S/F Disc inner face, 6)Flat spot on O/S/R Tyre, Not out of shape!

Fail 24 Mar 2009 173,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1) N/S/R Lower sidelight not working, 2) O/S/F Brake pipe corroded, 3)Play in both front top mounts, 4) Noise heard from CV joint, 5) Surface corrosion on O/S/F Disc inner face, 6)Flat spot on O/S/R Tyre, Not out of shape!

Pass 26 Mar 2008 166,501 miles

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 158,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 147,055 miles

noise from o/s front brake when roller testing

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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V214 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V214 ERB, 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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V214 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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