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V356 GCY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,494 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,546 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f strut mount

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,935 miles

Rear wiper blade split

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2017 50,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 49,018 miles

Air Bag warning light not illuminating

Fail 9 May 2017 49,018 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air Bag warning light not illuminating

Pass 10 May 2016 46,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 46,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,573 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hub caps fitted on 3 road wheels,nearside front one missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,098 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hub caps fitted on 3 road wheels,nearside front one missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hub caps fitted on 3,road wheels,nearside front one missing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hub caps fitted on 3,road wheels,nearside front one missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,901 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,220 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,220 miles

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,532 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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V356 GCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V356 GCY, 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 V356 GCY registered?

V356 GCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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