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T168 BUB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,740 mi
Last recorded53,740 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 53,740 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 46,236 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 41,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,077 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside rear lower sidelight not working

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

undertrays fitted

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 May 2017 36,117 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across offside of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front wiperblade rubbers slightly peeling at ends

nearside centre and rear outer sill corroding

nearside front strut has slight play at upper attachment detected

offside front headlamp unit slightly loose

offside front tyre has slight cracking detected

Fail 8 May 2017 36,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coming out of comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front engine mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across offside of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front wiperblade rubbers slightly peeling at ends

nearside centre and rear outer sill corroding

nearside front strut has slight play at upper attachment detected

offside front headlamp unit slightly loose

offside front tyre has slight cracking detected

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator and axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dent in nearside sill

offside door check strap broken

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wipers split at ends

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator and axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dent in nearside sill

exhaust catching heat sheild

offside door check strap broken

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wipers split at ends

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,653 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s sill and rear door

o/s headlight slightly loose

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers split at ends

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s sill

Fail 29 Mar 2014 27,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s sill

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 14,045 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,730 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 12,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,441 miles

handbrake could be slightly better

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,392 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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T168 BUB 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 77.3%.

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 T168 BUB, 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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T168 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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