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V509 EHL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,978 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 118,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,140 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floor area near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged losse o/s mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,346 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 100,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,948 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 93,936 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,102 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded

service brake pedal free travel

both rear tyres inner sidewalls split

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 54,748 miles

nearside drive shaft bolts insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2005 54,748 miles

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

nearside drive shaft bolts insecure

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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V509 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V509 EHL, 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 V509 EHL registered?

V509 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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