1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.9%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced7.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension35.5%
  2. Lights & electrics31.6%
  3. Brakes27.1%
  4. Body & chassis22.6%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 60.0% of 1999 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1999 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).