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V441 LGF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,414 mi
Last recorded173,414 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 173,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member excessively corroded by swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner edge excessively corroded by swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of inner arch (end of sill) excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper rear section of inner arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexible hose outer casing split to inner core by upper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outer edge excessively corroded by swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with other material (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift/play detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front minor stone chip damage in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has several areas of fibreglass applied to floorpan and nearside inner sill

Pass 19 Nov 2018 169,343 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Front Both suspension top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 169,307 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4X pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has an oil leak

Front Both suspension top mounts have slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 163,394 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 159,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 158,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 152,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 149,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 144,780 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 144,383 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 137,223 miles

both front discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2008 130,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

noticed cooling fan a little stiff

rear brakes squeaky operation (dust)

screen has minor damaged caused b y wiprs could be current, or old damage?...new blades may-be!

Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,048 miles

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

noticed cooling fan a little stiff

rear brakes squeaky operation (dust)

screen has minor damaged caused b y wiprs could be current, or old damage?...new blades may-be!

Pass 14 Nov 2007 119,329 miles

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

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

some travel on h/brake and rears squeel on application

Fail 14 Nov 2007 119,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

some travel on h/brake and rears squeel on application

Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,502 miles

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

n/s/r side light not working only secondary???

Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,228 miles

n/s/r side light not working only secondary???

Pass 15 Nov 2005 93,327 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 93,327 miles

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

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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V441 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V441 LGF, 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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V441 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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