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V876 NJW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,394 mi
Last recorded152,394 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 NJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 152,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 152,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 141,182 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 139,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,748 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 134,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 123,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 108,407 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Number Plate Starting To Delaminate

Front Subframe, Rear Chassis Mounts Light Corrosion

Front Wipers Wearing

N/S/F Bumper Insecure Slightly

N/S/F Headlamp Chipped Slightly

Rear Exhaust Section Starting To Corrode

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight Noise In O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Slight Wear In Rear Leaf Spring Eye Bushes

Pass 18 May 2007 104,211 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate tarnished

Pass 26 May 2006 101,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 101,303 miles

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

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

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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V876 NJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V876 NJW, 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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V876 NJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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