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V787 JLG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,024 mi
Last recorded71,024 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 JLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch worn out

engine has oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,568 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,157 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,232 miles

CRACK IN NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,232 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

crack in nsf mirror

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,708 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 114,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,353 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,342 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates deteriorating

o/s steeringrack inner joint has a lot of play

osf tyre cut to sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear no plates deteriorating

o/s steeringrack inner joint has a lot of play

osf tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V787 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V787 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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What year was V787 JLG registered?

V787 JLG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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