MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
rear exhaust deteriorating
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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