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V571 GFL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 GFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,267 miles

3rd brake light not working

both front suspensoin top mounts worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 119,258 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre is on backwards

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,347 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 108,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,150 miles

temp repairs both mirrors rear metal brake pipes corroding o/s/f tyre inner sidewall rubbed

Fail 8 Oct 2007 94,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

temp repairs both mirrors rear metal brake pipes corroding o/s/f tyre inner sidewall rubbed

Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,100 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 82,092 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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V571 GFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V571 GFL, 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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V571 GFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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