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V523 EHL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

207,331 mi
Last recorded207,331 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 207,331 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 196,905 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 196,905 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,835 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch, fiber glass fillered NOT within prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Fail 15 Apr 2019 182,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch, fiber glass fillered NOT within prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 24 Apr 2018 171,581 miles

All welding repairs heavily undersealed and unable to fully inspect

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area, welding repairs but not fully welded, not within prescribed area

n/s/f seat runner slightly loose

Fail 23 Apr 2018 171,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor area not fully welded (TWO PLACES) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill not fully welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor / upper shock absorber mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer rigger / rear leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill end (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch area, welding repairs but not fully welded, not within prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2017 171,560 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner tread shoulder - no ply or cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel arch has excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 162,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 164,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 159,367 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

been lowerd , suspention travel reduced

oil leek

Fail 14 Oct 2015 159,367 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

been lowerd , suspention travel reduced

oil leek

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,321 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 146,321 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013
Fail 7 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

condition of body around both door catches corrossion

power steering operation noisy belt loose

slight play in steering wheel top bush/bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 143,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

condition of body around both door catches corrossion

power steering operation noisy belt loose

slight play in steering wheel top bush/bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 139,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of both door catch to body corrossion

condition of nearside rear light unit

handbrake travel

serface corrossion around offside front strut houseing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 139,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of both door catch to body corrossion

handbrake travel

serface corrossion around offside front strut houseing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,577 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 132,563 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 129,034 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 129,024 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 118,023 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 118,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 116,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V523 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 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 V523 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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V523 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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