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J99 BRT

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,760 mi
Last recorded177,760 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 BRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 177,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,838 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 174,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 167,207 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 167,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 160,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,710 miles

Both front outer CV boots are perished

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Both rear strut mounting areas are corroded

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 130,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,638 miles

Window screen is cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,638 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (2.6.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres perished and advice replacement

Window screen is cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,427 miles

Both strut tops have play in

Rear wheel bearing have slight play in

Windscreen cracked behind the centre mirror

both cv boots are perished

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,687 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,116 miles

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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J99 BRT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J99 BRT, 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 J99 BRT registered?

J99 BRT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J99 BRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 BRT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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