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V353 DTN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,144 mi
Last recorded178,144 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 178,144 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 178,138 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 170,123 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 170,123 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 148,676 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 139,449 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 139,446 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 131,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 124,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 116,014 miles

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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V353 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V353 DTN, 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 V353 DTN registered?

V353 DTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V353 DTN safe to buy?

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