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T165 DJO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 DJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2023 83,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four brake pipes going into the brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within the leaf spring anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within the leaf spring anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member within the leaf spring shackle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 82,912 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer misses the screen

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

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside washer misses the screen

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

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,099 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 81,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,715 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,347 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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T165 DJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T165 DJO, 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 T165 DJO registered?

T165 DJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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