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V571 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,529 mi
Last recorded247,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 247,529 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 238,796 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 238,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2016 226,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 214,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 201,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 201,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 186,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 186,350 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 174,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 174,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 161,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 149,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 148,943 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 134,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 123,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 93,340 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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V571 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V571 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 V571 LOF registered?

V571 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V571 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V571 LOF shows 18 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.

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