MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside rear bumper corner damaged, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Offside floor holed, but not in a prescribed area.
Offside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding.
Parking brake lever travel long, but not reaching end of travel or ratchet.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside rear bumper corner damaged, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Offside floor holed, but not in a prescribed area.
Offside front suspension arm rear bush unbonding.
Parking brake lever travel long, but not reaching end of travel or ratchet.
Drivers floor damaged/corroded, but just outside seat/seat belt mounting prescribed area.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear light lens damaged.
Nearside rear quarter damaged, but not presenting danger to pedestrians or other road users.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Drivers floor damaged/corroded, but just outside seat/seat belt mounting prescribed area.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear light lens damaged.
Nearside rear quarter damaged, but not presenting danger to pedestrians or other road users.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside of rear bumper missisng, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians
Nearside rear lens damaged
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge (stepped tread)
offside sill/ floor damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside of rear bumper missisng, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians
Nearside rear lens damaged
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge (stepped tread)
offside sill/ floor damaged
Front of bonnet corroded, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Nearside of rear bumper missing, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front of bonnet corroded, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside of rear bumper missing, but not a danger to other road users or pedestrians.
Front of bonnet corroded, but no sharp edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear bumper end missing, but not sharp edges exposed.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front of bonnet corroded, but no sharp edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear bumper end missing, but not sharp edges exposed.
Both wiper blades splitting at ends
Nearside rear bumper & lamp damaged, but no sharp edges & lamp meeting requirements.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both wiper blades splitting at ends
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine undertray slightly insecure.
Handbrake travel long, but not reaching end of ratchet.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine undertray slightly insecure.
Handbrake travel long, but not reaching end of ratchet.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Park brake efficiency only just above legal minimum.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V892 DRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue 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 V892 DRC, 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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V892 DRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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