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V582 LOF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,864 mi
Last recorded176,864 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 LOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 176,864 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 176,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 171,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 168,858 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 168,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 167,247 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 167,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 163,214 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 163,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 160,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 160,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 157,383 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 157,383 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 154,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 154,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 152,994 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2005 149,101 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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V582 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V582 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 V582 LOF registered?

V582 LOF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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