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T224 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

277,551 mi
Last recorded277,551 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 277,551 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Sep 2012 277,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads worn

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

n/s/r lower side light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2011 266,006 miles

centre brake pipes heavily corroded

general corrosion to body

n/s rear wheel arch heavily corroded

shock absorbers weak in operation

Fail 30 Jul 2011 266,003 miles

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

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

centre brake pipes heavily corroded

general corrosion to body

n/s rear wheel arch heavily corroded

shock absorbers weak in operation

Pass 12 Aug 2010 256,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 256,873 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

heavy engine and gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 245,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 245,838 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2008 233,945 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 233,942 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 212,695 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 212,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 192,665 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 192,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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T224 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T224 JLE, 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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T224 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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