MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated HAS A BULGE. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
1 led out on high level brake light
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chips to screen
n/s front wheel binding
n/s washer poor
o/s rear brake lazy
oil leak
play in front top shock mountings
slight blow to centre pipe
brake pedal spongy
clip misdsing from fuel pipe on diesel pump
front exhaust slight blow
nsf brake slight bind
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake and coolant levels low
chips to screen
corrosion around n/s and o/s rear upper back panels around drain plugs
front number plate cracked
n/s rear upper sidelight not working
o/s seatbelt frayed
oil leak
play in top shock mountings
rear metal brake pipes from load valve corroded
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake and coolant levels low
chips to screen
corrosion around n/s and o/s rear upper back panels around drain plugs
front number plate cracked
n/s rear upper sidelight not working
o/s seatbelt frayed
oil leak
play in top shock mountings
rear metal brake pipes from load valve corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger wiper blade in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V525 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V525 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 V525 UBD registered?
V525 UBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1999.
Is V525 UBD safe to buy?
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