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V522 UBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 146,109 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes at load valve corroding close to excessive

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

damage to nearside head lamp lens not affecting beam immage or output

Fail 6 Jun 2011 146,109 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes at load valve corroding close to excessive

both front to rear at rear brake pipes corroding

damage to nearside head lamp lens not affecting beam immage or output

Pass 1 Jun 2010 129,668 miles

wiper blades worn,metal brake pipe corroding at rear,front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 22 May 2010 129,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

wiper blades worn,metal brake pipe corroding at rear,front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 May 2009 119,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 115,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 109,839 miles

wiper blades starting to split †front tyres wearing low †rear tyres worn on edges especially nearside †175 65 14 t reinforced

Fail 5 May 2007 109,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades starting to split †front tyres wearing low †rear tyres worn on edges especially nearside †175 65 14 t reinforced

Pass 5 May 2006 103,600 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 103,600 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V522 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V522 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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What year was V522 UBD registered?

V522 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V522 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 UBD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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