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T226 SBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 SBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,405 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 97,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 92,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 85,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,943 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 76,943 miles

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

Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S AND PADS WEARING LOW.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A FLAT SPOT IN IT,S TREAD

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 62,273 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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T226 SBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T226 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T226 SBD registered?

T226 SBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T226 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 SBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T226 SBD have outstanding finance?

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