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V324 DJH

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,579 mi
Last recorded217,579 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 DJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 217,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front discs worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2011 217,578 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front discs worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 214,640 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 214,639 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs lipped

ns mirror cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2009 199,883 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 199,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 186,186 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 186,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 164,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 164,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 142,495 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 142,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 112,716 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 112,715 miles

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

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

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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V324 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V324 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.

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V324 DJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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