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T266 RAA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 RAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 172,553 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sill panal rusting at rear

Pass 5 Apr 2013 171,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 170,163 miles

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

n/s/r inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2011 169,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2011 169,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2010 169,226 miles

Both front exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 169,226 miles

Both front exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 168,481 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 168,077 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 168,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 167,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 167,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 153,974 miles

ADVISE:N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN †ADVISE:SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT †ADVISE:FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

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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T266 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T266 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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T266 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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