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V618 GCY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,411 mi
Last recorded82,411 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,411 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 68,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deterioated.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,409 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 59,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V618 GCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V618 GCY, 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 V618 GCY registered?

V618 GCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V618 GCY safe to buy?

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