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T257 MNV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 MNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 168,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 163,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 161,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 161,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 177,195 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 177,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 160,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 147,873 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 147,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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T257 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 70%.

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 T257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T257 MNV registered?

T257 MNV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T257 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 MNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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