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T197 TCF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 TCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,248 miles

Front O/S AND N/S MACPHEARSON STRUTT TOP MOUNTINGS ARE WORN, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!!

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

Offside Front REAR WISH BONE BUSH IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION, REPLACEMENT ADVISED!!

Offside Rear BRAKE DRUM VERY NIOISY WHEN ROTATED

Rear EXHAUST PIPE BLOWING

Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,046 miles

Rear Rubbing sound from n/s rear brake drum

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,172 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,164 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,601 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 67,237 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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T197 TCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T197 TCF, 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 T197 TCF registered?

T197 TCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T197 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 TCF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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