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T275 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,380 mi
Last recorded187,380 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 187,380 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s floor corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 187,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s floor corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 175,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 168,258 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 168,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 163,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 156,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 152,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 140,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 139,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 120,739 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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T275 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T275 JLE, 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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T275 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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