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V578 FEC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,839 mi
Last recorded145,839 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 FEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,839 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 145,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Oct 2009 115,072 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 20 Sep 2008 112,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 108,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,888 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

both rear flexes getting perished

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar links getting worn

some play steering column top bush

Fail 8 Sep 2006 103,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front flexes getting perished

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar link b ushes getting worn

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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V578 FEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V578 FEC, 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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V578 FEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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