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V894 ECY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,781 mi
Last recorded137,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2010 137,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front & rear number plate delaminating

off side rear tyre bald on edges

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 21 Jan 2010 137,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear number plate delaminating

off side rear tyre bald on edges

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 126,114 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 117,839 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 117,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 106,914 miles

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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 106,914 miles

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)

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

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

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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V894 ECY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V894 ECY, 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 V894 ECY registered?

V894 ECY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V894 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V894 ECY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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