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V48 JRL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 JRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 151,033 miles

o/s/f drivers door sill holed

o/s/f mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2013 151,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f drivers door sill holed

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 148,774 miles

n/s/ cv joint worn

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 143,027 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

os door mirror has had temporary repair

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2009 129,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 129,184 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,905 miles

osf and nsf suspention arm inner bushs deteriorating but not resuling in excessive movement

slight movement in osf upper mcpherson strut attachment

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both centre rear brake hoses upper feruls slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V48 JRL 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 77.8%.

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 V48 JRL, 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 V48 JRL registered?

V48 JRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V48 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V48 JRL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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