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V743 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion around front wheel arches

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 10 Jan 2014 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion around front wheel arches

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,243 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 69,229 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,099 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,221 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S rear brake hose ferrule corroded

front chassis crossmember damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2008 52,122 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S rear brake hose ferrule corroded

front chassis crossmember damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 42,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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V743 LKJ 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 V743 LKJ, 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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V743 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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