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T252 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,675 mi
Last recorded177,675 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 177,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arce. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 176,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 175,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 172,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 168,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 161,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 161,532 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 149,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 138,463 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,734 miles

nearside rear light unit broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 133,017 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 126,832 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,828 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 115,677 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 115,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,599 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 104,599 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 87,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 87,882 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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T252 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T252 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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T252 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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