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T498 WMA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 185,459 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 176,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 176,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 169,717 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 169,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 160,910 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 160,905 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 150,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 141,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 122,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 103,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 103,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T498 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T498 WMA, 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 T498 WMA registered?

T498 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T498 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 WMA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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