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V797 KAM

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 KAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,332 miles

power steering belt squeel, osf lower seat belt pa corroded step. os b piller, ns b piller, surface corrosion to body multi, r wiper det, f discs det, f chassis minr corrosion,

rear flexi ferrules corroded, minor corrosion to rear met b pipes multi, centre stop lamp det, osf tyre edge worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,225 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering belt squeel, osf lower seat belt pa corroded step. os b piller, ns b piller, surface corrosion to body multi, r wiper det, f discs det, f chassis minr corrosion,

rear flexi ferrules corroded, minor corrosion to rear met b pipes multi, centre stop lamp det, osf tyre edge worn.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,498 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,887 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,647 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,145 miles

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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V797 KAM 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 V797 KAM, 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 V797 KAM registered?

V797 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V797 KAM safe to buy?

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