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V87 FLS

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 FLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,872 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 74,785 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,894 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at flex area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 62,207 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 62,196 miles

Registration plate lamp not working O/S and N/S Reg bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspension top bush

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top bush

Fail 1 Oct 2016 56,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspension top bush

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top bush

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,414 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,192 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 31,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,661 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,097 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise cleaning and grease protecting metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight fuel leak from leak-off pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,866 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 22,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V87 FLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V87 FLS, 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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V87 FLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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