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T388 ALP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,103 mi
Last recorded169,103 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 ALP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 169,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 155,528 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 155,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,851 miles

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

excessive courage of grease of metal brake pipes

nearside corner of bumper damage

play in both top strut mounts

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Oct 2012 136,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

excessive courage of grease of metal brake pipes

nearside corner of bumper damage

play in both top strut mounts

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,763 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT,WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ONE SEGMENT OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT,WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ONE SEGMENT OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,748 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,936 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,409 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,126 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,788 miles

front brake pads worn thin.

n/s and o/s front tyres nearing stage of replacement.

slight gas leak from centre section of exhaust system.

some unbalance of front service brakes.

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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T388 ALP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T388 ALP, 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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What year was T388 ALP registered?

T388 ALP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T388 ALP safe to buy?

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