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V457 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,392 mi
Last recorded56,392 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 55,543 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,508 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,963 miles

both front outer cv gaiter's - slight leak of grease

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,206 miles

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

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

both front tyres are low on edges

offside tail lamp repaired using lense tape

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,891 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 37,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 36,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,843 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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V457 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V457 DPN, 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 V457 DPN registered?

V457 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V457 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V457 DPN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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