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T545 UPP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 UPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to cill and outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap is no longer attatched

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,617 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch...... rearmost (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodysill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch...... rearmost (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,693 miles

Offside Front side light is dim

Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,678 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bodycill to floor offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section near roadspring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer cills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section near roadspring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer cills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front side light is dim

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all main metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill near drivers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all main metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,766 miles

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is missing

fanbelt is split

movement in offside front top mount

nearside front outer sill is corroded & holed

nearside top mount has movement

offside outer sill is corroded & worn

Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

chip in the windscreen

clutch pedal rubber is missing

fanbelt is split

movement in offside front top mount

nearside top mount has movement

offside outer sill is corroded & worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,555 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,740 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,390 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

signs of small diesel leek from spill of pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2007 64,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,194 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 57,194 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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T545 UPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T545 UPP, 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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T545 UPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T545 UPP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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