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T255 MNV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

226,953 mi
Last recorded226,953 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 MNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 226,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 222,869 miles

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2020 222,859 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2019 207,734 miles

Engine oil leak.

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Oct 2019 207,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Oct 2018 198,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CONNECTING TO LOAD VALVE. (1.1.11 (c))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 197,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CONNECTING TO LOAD VALVE. (1.1.11 (c))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 189,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 185,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 179,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 179,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 174,937 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 173,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 May 2012 173,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2011
Fail 10 May 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 162,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 159,514 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 22 May 2009 159,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 29 Jul 2008 153,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2008 153,402 miles

play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2007 146,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 146,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 142,103 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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T255 MNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T255 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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T255 MNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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