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V388 DVU

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,652 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 108,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 108,291 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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V388 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V388 DVU, 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 V388 DVU registered?

V388 DVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V388 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 DVU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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