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T187 TMV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,306 mi
Last recorded133,306 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from lsv are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end is worn and has play in joint

Offside Rear brake hose as badly corroded Ferrell

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded and weak wear shocks mount

exhaust hitting on tow bar frame

tyres front and rear are different sizes and rim styles

Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from lsv are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end is worn and has play in joint

Offside Rear brake hose as badly corroded Ferrell

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded and weak wear shocks mount

exhaust hitting on tow bar frame

tyres front and rear are different sizes and rim styles

Pass 12 Sep 2017 129,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight drag on front brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2017 129,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose on boss (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,023 miles

Nearside Front flexi cracking and has a slight twist in it

Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,023 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front flexi cracking and has a slight twist in it

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,400 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,752 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,846 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,834 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,386 miles

front number plate as small crack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 82,702 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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T187 TMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T187 TMV, 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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T187 TMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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