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V86 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,473 mi
Last recorded188,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 188,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2009 188,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2008 187,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 187,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 172,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 172,301 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 164,474 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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V86 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V86 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V86 EKU registered?

V86 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V86 EKU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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