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T274 RAA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,734 mi
Last recorded155,734 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 RAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2016 155,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 128,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 124,494 miles

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

lift in front shockers top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,097 miles

1/ n/s/r brake tight 2/ lift in o/s/f & n/s/f shocker top mounts 3/ surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 115,617 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 111,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 104,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 62,249 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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T274 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T274 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 T274 RAA registered?

T274 RAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T274 RAA safe to buy?

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