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V784 JLG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

212,197 mi
Last recorded212,197 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 JLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 212,197 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 211,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no air bag light

some corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2017 194,557 miles

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

some spliting to o/s/f post bar rubbers

Fail 8 Apr 2017 194,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

some spliting to o/s/f post bar rubbers

Pass 7 May 2016 185,516 miles

some corrosion / blowing to exhaust

some corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2016 185,354 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some corrosion / blowing to exhaust

some corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Apr 2015 174,427 miles

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

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

all brake pipes to and from rear load valve corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 174,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

all brake pipes to and from rear load valve corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 163,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 163,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,167 miles

o/s/f brake disk back plate some corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 155,155 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/f brake disk back plate some corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 145,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 135,908 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 135,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,211 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2010 126,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

the offside front to rear brakepipe is marked with silver paint

Fail 29 Jan 2009 117,873 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

on the front brake balance test the offside reading was 150, whereas the nearside was 230

the offside front to rear brakepipe is marked with silver paint

Pass 2 Feb 2008 110,224 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 110,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V784 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V784 JLG, 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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V784 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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