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V442 LGF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,863 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,841 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,742 miles

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD PATTERN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY

Fail 20 Mar 2014 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD PATTERN

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DIRTY

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,142 miles

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

front bumper damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,302 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 104,249 miles

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)

water in offside headlamp

Fail 16 Apr 2010 104,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

water in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2009 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 95,961 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 95,961 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,709 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,038 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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V442 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V442 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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V442 LGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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