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V556 UVV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,321 mi
Last recorded217,321 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 217,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 207,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 196,048 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 196,048 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play replace (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 185,773 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both o/s n/s front chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 174,862 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Weld repairs to floor

Pass 26 Sep 2013 163,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 163,723 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 151,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 142,488 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 142,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 131,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 119,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,939 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,939 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,911 miles

Brake pipes coated in oil

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,054 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 82,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVV, 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 V556 UVV registered?

V556 UVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V556 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 UVV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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