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V308 DJH

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,129 mi
Last recorded122,129 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 DJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,129 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2009 122,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 122,129 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Aug 2008 122,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2007 113,476 miles

diesel smoke emmissions close to max limit

Fail 13 Aug 2007 113,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

diesel smoke emissions close to maximum limits

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,632 miles

aux drive belt breaking up

o/s rear door does not open

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 7 Aug 2006 104,632 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

aux drive belt breaking up

o/s rear door does not open

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

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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V308 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red 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 V308 DJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V308 DJH registered?

V308 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V308 DJH safe to buy?

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