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V655 EJH

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,729 mi
Last recorded108,729 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 EJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2013 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f indicator lens is missing

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,623 miles

oil leak on the gearbox

bottom engine stable/mount has excessive movement

exhaust has slight blow at cat,due to corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,623 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bottom engine stable/mount has excessive movement

exhaust has slight blow at cat,due to corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,192 miles

o/s + n/s front droplinks have play in bushes

o/s + n/s front top shocker mounts have slight play

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

play in o/s + n/s front bottom arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2010 94,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

gear link rod has play in pin

n/s rear lamp lense cracked

o/s + n/s front droplinks have play in bushes

o/s + n/s front top shocker mounts have slight play

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

play in o/s + n/s front bottom arm bushes

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST BACK BOX TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND PIN HOLE IN PIPE

OIL LEAKS ON BOTTOM OF ENGINE AREAS POSSABLE SUMP GASKET AND REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

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

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS ROUND POWER STEERING RESAVOIR

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING VERY LOW

Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST BACK BOX TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND PIN HOLE IN PIPE

OIL LEAKS ON BOTTOM OF ENGINE AREAS POSSABLE SUMP GASKET AND REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

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

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS ROUND POWER STEERING RESAVOIR

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING VERY LOW

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,153 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,153 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 18 Aug 2007 79,232 miles

o/s/f wiper is splitting

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust rubber mount is splitting

Fail 18 Aug 2007 79,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wiper is splitting

rear exhaust rubber mount is splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,315 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

COUNTER BALANCE WEIGHT ON OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INSECURE LOOSE

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR MAIN OIL SEAL AND LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

Fail 12 Sep 2006 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS

COUNTER BALANCE WEIGHT ON OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT IS INSECURE

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED , ALSO MIDDLE SECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE GOING INTO BACK BOX CORRODED

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKES WHEN BOTH APPLIED TOGETHER

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR MAIN OIL SEAL , ALSO SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX / DIFF AREA

Pass 19 Sep 2005 63,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both bottom ball joint boots torn †

gear linkage worn

slight distortion in near side rear tyre

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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V655 EJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V655 EJH, 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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V655 EJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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