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V516 UBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,109 miles

corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

lens tape repair to nearside rear sidelight

oil leak on engine

signs of fluid leak from nearside rear damper

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

some damage to rear number plate

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 11 Sep 2013 126,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

lens tape repair to nearside rear sidelight

oil leak on engine

signs of fluid leak from nearside rear damper

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

some damage to rear number plate

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,736 miles

Alternator drive belt is badly deteriorated.

Corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe on axle beam.

Engine oil leak.

High level brakelight is disconnected.

Lens tape repairs to nearside rear light cluster.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Signs of fluid leakage from nearside rear damper.

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass.

Spare wheel is missing.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 116,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Alternator drive belt is badly deteriorated.

Corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe on axle beam.

Engine oil leak.

High level brakelight is disconnected.

Lens tape repairs to nearside rear light cluster.

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Signs of fluid leakage from nearside rear damper.

Slight damage to nearside door mirror glass.

Spare wheel is missing.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,925 miles

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipes and along axle beam

nearside rear light lens repaired with tape

nearside wiper blade split on end

some damage to rear number plate

wipers only work on one speed and do not park automatically

Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,865 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipes and along axle beam

nearside rear light lens repaired with tape

nearside wiper blade split on end

some damage to rear number plate

wipers only work on one speed and do not park automatically

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,127 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 93,959 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop light not conected

Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear lens

Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear lens

Pass 23 May 2008 69,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lamp lens in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,838 miles

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

rear door top catches would benefit from attention

Pass 1 Nov 2005 52,802 miles

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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V516 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V516 UBD, 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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V516 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V516 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 UBD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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