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V397 JRD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 JRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 170,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

both rear arches corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024 170,776 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 168,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut tops have lift

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Mar 2022 164,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Mar 2022 164,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,638 miles

both front strut top mounts play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front underside damaged

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f wish bone rear bush poor condition

o/s/f head light insecure

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2021 158,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both front strut top mounts play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front underside damaged

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f wish bone rear bush poor condition

o/s/f head light insecure

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 152,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 143,309 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth outer shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, Rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 133,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth outer shoulder Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, Rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,939 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 119,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,982 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 116,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 113,981 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 26 May 2011 108,306 miles

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

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

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

glow plug light stays on

offside front wheel bearing noisey when spun

Fail 26 May 2011 108,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

glow plug light stays on

offside front wheel bearing noisey when spun

Fail 8 Dec 2010 105,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 100,340 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Exhaust pipe rear to middle pipe deteriorating temp repair made.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V397 JRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V397 JRD, 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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V397 JRD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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