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V361 GCY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 165,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 154,030 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 144,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 121,454 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 121,060 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,464 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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V361 GCY 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 75%.

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 V361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V361 GCY registered?

V361 GCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V361 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 GCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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