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T523 HBD

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,478 mi
Last recorded172,478 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 172,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 163,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 163,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 154,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 147,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 135,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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T523 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T523 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T523 HBD registered?

T523 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T523 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 HBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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