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T265 RAA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

237,114 mi
Last recorded237,114 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 RAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 237,114 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corosion setting in at o/s outer sill.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 223,745 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 223,524 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 205,643 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 205,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 190,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 176,817 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 176,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 165,412 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 165,400 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 164,331 miles

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

front brake inballance of 23% limit is 25%

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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T265 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T265 RAA, 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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What year was T265 RAA registered?

T265 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T265 RAA safe to buy?

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