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V301 HEB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,358 mi
Last recorded190,358 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 HEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 190,358 miles

n/s/r.tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r. tyre wearing on outside edge.

some damage to windscreen (low leval)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 190,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r.tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r. tyre wearing on outside edge.

some damage to windscreen (low leval)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 185,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 184,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 179,562 miles

o/s/f brake has slight binding.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 179,562 miles

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

o/s/f brake has slight binding.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 173,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 165,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 157,909 miles

front brakes out of balance=40kg=20%.

o/s/f brake has slight bind.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 149,778 miles

front brakes out of balance=20kg=13%.

o/s/r handbrake cable caseing deteriating

Pass 29 Sep 2006 141,843 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 141,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 141,282 miles

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

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

o/s/f and pipes on load valve starting to corrode

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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V301 HEB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V301 HEB, 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 V301 HEB registered?

V301 HEB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V301 HEB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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