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V819 DLJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,121 mi
Last recorded86,121 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 DLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,121 miles

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,210 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,038 miles

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,244 miles

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

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

offside front CV boot deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,244 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

offside front CV boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,349 miles

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

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

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,498 miles

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,073 miles

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

very slight play in both front shock suspension strut upper mountings

Pass 6 Sep 2005 6,854 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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V819 DLJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V819 DLJ, 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 V819 DLJ registered?

V819 DLJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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