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V562 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,368 mi
Last recorded198,368 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 198,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 185,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 176,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 170,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 163,005 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 163,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 155,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 147,338 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 147,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 139,683 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 139,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 129,828 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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V562 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V562 LOF, 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 V562 LOF registered?

V562 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V562 LOF safe to buy?

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