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T274 UCG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,118 mi
Last recorded173,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 173,118 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 165,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 165,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front tyre slight damage outter sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2013 160,026 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 159,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged but fully legible

Pass 5 Jun 2012 153,583 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

condition of offside rear tyre cracking in tread

patches of serface corrossion on offrside outter sill and round both door latch at body

Pass 21 Apr 2011 142,720 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of body around nearside front door catch to body serface corrossion

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 142,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of body around nearside front door catch to body serface corrossion

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 136,100 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 133,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 122,980 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 122,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 114,747 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front n/o cracked spare wheel carrier lose front drive shafts rattle

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 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T274 UCG, 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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T274 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T274 UCG safe to buy?

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