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S990 TNO

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 TNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 151,554 miles

n/s front seat missing when tested

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 151,551 miles

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front seat missing when tested

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,771 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 145,766 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure n/s (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 142,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,086 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 127,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 127,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,509 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 108,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre low outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 77,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,614 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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S990 TNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 S990 TNO, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S990 TNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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