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V550 DHC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,122 mi
Last recorded172,122 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 DHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 172,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 172,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 164,072 miles

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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V550 DHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V550 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V550 DHC registered?

V550 DHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V550 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 DHC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V550 DHC have outstanding finance?

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