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V668 FVU

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,524 mi
Last recorded141,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 141,524 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 136,922 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 136,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 126,904 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 126,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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V668 FVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V668 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V668 FVU registered?

V668 FVU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V668 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V668 FVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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