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T159 BFC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,795 mi
Last recorded42,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 BFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,795 miles

Back axle very close to inside of rear wheels

Offside front alloy wheel damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,757 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Back axle very close to inside of rear wheels

Offside front alloy wheel damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 12,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear and osf tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 11,675 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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T159 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T159 BFC, 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 T159 BFC registered?

T159 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T159 BFC safe to buy?

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