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T287 MOB

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,064 mi
Last recorded176,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 MOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 176,064 miles

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

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

front bumper fixing

slight play in o/s & n/s/r hub bearings

Pass 14 May 2008 158,991 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 21 May 2007 142,641 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 142,637 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 19 May 2006 125,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T287 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T287 MOB, 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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T287 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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