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V419 HWO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 133,472 miles

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

both front discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 133,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 133,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 127,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to body and structure

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,213 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 120,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 120,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 112,611 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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V419 HWO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V419 HWO, 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 V419 HWO registered?

V419 HWO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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