MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise - bad engine oil leaks - needs oil/filter changing
advise - nearside headlight cracked
advise - nearside mirror cracked
strongly advise - brakepipes are cleaned/greased
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise - nearside headlamp cracked
advise - oil/filter are changed - oil leaks on engine
advise strongly - all brakepipes urgently need cleaning /greasing
advise - brakepipes are cleaned/greased
advise - engine is serviced
advise - front number plate is replaced
advise - handbrake could have less travel
advise - nearside headlight cracked and offside indicator lens cracked
advise - offside mirror cracked slightly
advise - wipers are replaced
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
all rear brakes metal pipes corroded slightly noted.
offside front door mirror glass cracked noted.
offside front indicattor lamp cracked noted.
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
all rear brakes metal pipes corroded slightly noted.
offside front door mirror glass cracked noted.
offside front indicattor lamp cracked noted.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
REAR ENGIN MOUNT BOLT LOOS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise offside mirror is cracked slightly †brakepipes need cleaning
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T253 MNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T253 MNV, 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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T253 MNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 1999.
Is T253 MNV safe to buy?
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