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T250 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,386 mi
Last recorded132,386 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,386 miles

exhaust fouling steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2016

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

exhaust fouling steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2014 123,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,146 miles

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

vehicle has surface corrotion

Fail 30 Jun 2012 110,146 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has surface corrotion

Fail 29 Jun 2012 110,132 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer c.v boot leaking grease

no spare wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,295 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2010 84,683 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 84,683 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,674 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,060 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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T250 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T250 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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T250 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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