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T472 LVW

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,759 mi
Last recorded201,759 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 LVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 201,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 192,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 184,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,940 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear chassis repaired, possibly filled & painted

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes painted / undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres low on inner edges 175 65 14

o/s headlight cracked

some lift in top mounts

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2013 158,960 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres low on inner edges 175 65 14

o/s headlight cracked

some lift in top mounts

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2011 150,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2011 150,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,387 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 138,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front head lights cracked

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2009 131,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 131,869 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 103,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 103,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 89,815 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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T472 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T472 LVW, 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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T472 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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