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V523 UBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,637 mi
Last recorded130,637 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,608 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four(4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 130,549 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,367 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,176 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 125,452 miles

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

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

near side floor to sill slightly corroded

off side floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,517 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 123,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 118,426 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 102,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,920 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V523 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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V523 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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