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T489 HBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,786 mi
Last recorded128,786 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,786 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,491 miles

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

damage/corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Jun 2013 110,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 110,052 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,894 miles

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

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

both wing mirrors slightly loose/damaged

brake effort low on n/s/r but passed brake test,suspect leaky wheel cylinder

drivers wing mirror glass cracked

handbrake could do with adjustment

oil leak from sump area

rear brake pipes starting to rust at rear brake valve area

slight damage to front bumper

spare wheel carrier slightly loose,bolt needs tightening??

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,977 miles

chip in zone b or windscreen

o/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,977 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,083 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 79,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,989 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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T489 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T489 HBD, 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 T489 HBD registered?

T489 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 1999.

Is T489 HBD safe to buy?

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