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T519 DFM

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,732 mi
Last recorded150,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT519 DFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 150,732 miles

Half of screenwashers not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Possible diesel leak ???

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slightly lower effort on offside rear footbrake.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 150,674 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Half of screenwashers not working

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Possible diesel leak ???

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 145,769 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

front brakes out of balance.

o/s/f brake binding

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 145,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

front bonnet wont secure.

front brakes out of balance.

o/s/f brake binding

power steering pump braket insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 137,892 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 137,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

0/s/r foot brake low force

front brakes out of balance=20kg=10%.

n/s/r handbrake low force

Pass 14 Mar 2008 130,440 miles

all 4 brake pipes to rear slight corrosion

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pipe slight corroded

both front tyres slight wear to inner edges

nearside front top suspention mount has slight play

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2008 130,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyre slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

in my opinion this vehicle should not be driven on roads until steering faults are repaired

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

os/ ns wheel bearing have play in them

steering rack has play in it

Fail 23 Feb 2007 121,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

os/ ns wheel bearing have play in them

steering rack has play in it

Pass 25 Feb 2006 111,943 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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T519 DFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T519 DFM, 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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T519 DFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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