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V499 LFJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 LFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,258 miles

Front Brake discs & pads getting low

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Slight play in wheel bearings

Slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Slight movement in lower steering UJ

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight free play in wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2023 88,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight free play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,082 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Flexy brake hose ferrule badly corroded

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 77,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,083 miles

Front Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pads worn close to limit

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Brake back plate slightly damp

Rear Slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,910 miles

NSF brake performance poor

OSR metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,405 miles

Centre rear view mirror not fitted

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes

NSF brake performance slightly poor

OSF brake flexy ferrule corroded

OSF tyre slightly perished in tread section

Spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,405 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box rear rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Centre rear view mirror not fitted

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipes

NSF brake performance slightly poor

OSF brake flexy ferrule corroded

OSF tyre slightly perished in tread section

Spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,734 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,734 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,602 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,602 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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V499 LFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V499 LFJ, 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 V499 LFJ registered?

V499 LFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V499 LFJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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