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T290 DUY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 DUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 103,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,405 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 100,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,356 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,509 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both near side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,704 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,704 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,991 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,551 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,920 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,630 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,475 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 65,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 59,229 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,316 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 55,316 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,564 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,845 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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T290 DUY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 T290 DUY, 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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T290 DUY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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