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V494 DDG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,399 mi
Last recorded169,399 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 DDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 169,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 169,397 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 158,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 158,026 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,239 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 156,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 155,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 155,951 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 155,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 155,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 152,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 152,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 150,780 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 150,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 137,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 131,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 127,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 125,000 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 124,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 99,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V494 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V494 DDG, 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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V494 DDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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