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V525 LBL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,867 mi
Last recorded46,867 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,303 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 25,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 25,293 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,225 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 25,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,220 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,061 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,005 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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V525 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V525 LBL, 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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V525 LBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V525 LBL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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