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V603 DNB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,105 mi
Last recorded156,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 DNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 156,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 156,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre is not a reinforced tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 127,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,049 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 123,049 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise osf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing the cords/wires

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2006 119,813 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 119,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 112,343 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 112,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V603 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V603 DNB, 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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V603 DNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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