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V284 GTW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 GTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 92,999 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 92,996 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. welding repairs must be continuously seam welded. plug welding is not an acceptable method of repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,974 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO FUEL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,768 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,756 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,676 miles

front x member distorted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,664 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front x member distorted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 85,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,729 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,879 miles

Both front top struts have slight play

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,837 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches /

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,945 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,658 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,296 miles

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread just legal

offside front tyre worn on inner just legal

outer cv boots slight cracks

rear brakes slightly unequal

suspect repair to front lower panel area

underside of vehicle dirty

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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V284 GTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V284 GTW, 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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V284 GTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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