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T455 FWR

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 FWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 136,697 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT FRAYING ON NSF SEAT BELT WEBBING.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR WHEELBEARING.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 125,847 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 125,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

BRAKE PIPES TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODING.

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WORN AND SOFT.

ENGINE NOT STARTING AFTER SWITCHING OFF.

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT N/S/R.

HAND BRAKE GRIP COVERING WORN AWAY.

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR ASSY LOOSE AND BROKEN.

PAS PIPES ABOVE N/S/F STEERING RACK WEEPING OIL.

REAR NO PLATE BACKING BUBBLING UP.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT SEPARATION ON O/S/F BOTTOM BACK WISHBONE BUSH.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 119,202 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 119,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T455 FWR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T455 FWR, 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 T455 FWR registered?

T455 FWR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T455 FWR safe to buy?

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