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T296 AFM

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,971 mi
Last recorded64,971 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 AFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 64,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,885 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced shocker housing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,305 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes rusted (7.2.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,303 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear shockers mountings corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes rusted (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,357 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion at rear shockers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed front corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,357 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion at rear shockers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed front corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,383 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,730 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,447 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,677 miles

2 x front struts spring base areas showing corrosion

n.s.r sill showing corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n.s.r sill showing corrosion

2 x front struts spring base areas showing corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,347 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,857 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 31,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T296 AFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T296 AFM, 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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T296 AFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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