MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
"Clicking" heard from front wheels on lock indicating worn constant velocity joint(s), no play found.
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
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
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
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!
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!
Metal brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both wiper blades split
noise from o/s front brake when roller testing
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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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