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V556 DSS

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,253 mi
Last recorded137,253 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 137,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 132,427 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 132,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,965 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,364 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 116,158 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 111,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 102,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,216 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)

o/s mirror glass damaged.

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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V556 DSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V556 DSS, 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 V556 DSS registered?

V556 DSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V556 DSS safe to buy?

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