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V921 JMY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,845 mi
Last recorded153,845 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 JMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 153,845 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 153,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 149,676 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 149,676 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 147,633 miles

parking brake travel is slightly high.

Pass 1 May 2009 144,637 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 144,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bolt missing out of power steering pump

Fail 8 Jan 2008 141,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre, inner edge below legal limit.

Offside front tyre outer edge close to below legal limit.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 141,691 miles

Nearside front tyre, inner edge below legal limit.

Offside front tyre outer edge close to below legal limit.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 133,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 133,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V921 JMY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V921 JMY, 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 V921 JMY registered?

V921 JMY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V921 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V921 JMY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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