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T556 AJT

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,254 mi
Last recorded167,254 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 AJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 167,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 159,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,760 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 143,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem cracking slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2016 130,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem cracking slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,970 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches to sills corroading

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,170 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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T556 AJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T556 AJT, 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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T556 AJT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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