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V573 DHC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,155 mi
Last recorded154,155 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 DHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 154,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 149,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 144,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 140,327 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 134,398 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 129,225 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,445 miles

front brake slightly out bof balance

nail in osr tyre

nsf tyre worn on legal limit

nsr tyre perishing +nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 118,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,605 miles

slight play in osf top strut mount

Pass 19 Sep 2008 111,302 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 108,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 105,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 102,887 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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V573 DHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V573 DHC, 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 V573 DHC registered?

V573 DHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V573 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V573 DHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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