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T540 TGP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,709 miles

offside door mirror has smaller mirror taped to it, still has veiw to rear therefor benifit given

Fail 5 Oct 2009 98,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror has smaller mirror taped to it, still has veiw to rear therefor benifit given

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,746 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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T540 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T540 TGP, 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 T540 TGP registered?

T540 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T540 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 TGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T540 TGP have outstanding finance?

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