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V379 DLH

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,802 mi
Last recorded195,802 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 DLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 195,802 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 191,852 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2016 191,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2015 185,351 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 185,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working all 4 not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working all 3 not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 177,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 177,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2013 177,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 177,852 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 172,156 miles

N/s front inner driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 168,088 miles

Front screen is cracked.

Fuel tank retaining strap is corroded.

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

O/s rear footbrake works a bit slower than n/s.

Oil on engine.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 168,088 miles

Front screen is cracked.

Fuel tank retaining strap is corroded.

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

O/s rear footbrake works a bit slower than n/s.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil on engine.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 161,070 miles

Slight play in o/s track rod end.

Fail 2 Apr 2010 161,070 miles

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

Slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 154,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,057 miles

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

both front brakes are binding slightly

both front lower suspension arms-rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 24 Oct 2007 145,047 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

both front brakes are binding slightly

both front lower suspension arms-rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 29 Mar 2006 133,505 miles

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT WEAR.

THE NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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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V379 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V379 DLH, 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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V379 DLH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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