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T521 DFM

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,287 mi
Last recorded115,287 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 DFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,287 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 111,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 106,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,332 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 May 2009 102,252 miles

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,191 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,703 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 97,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,710 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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T521 DFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T521 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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What year was T521 DFM registered?

T521 DFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T521 DFM safe to buy?

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