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T57 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 117,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 115,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes on limit valve and pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot split

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch , very little free play on pedal

Pass 15 Apr 2020 114,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot splitting

Fail 6 Apr 2020 114,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel injection leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot splitting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 108,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 106,318 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake hoses bulged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,288 miles

nsr tyre slightly featherd

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,288 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly featherd

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,889 miles

Brakes are slightly spongy

Coolant level is low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhust leak repaired with fiber glass

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray is insecure and slightly fouling the O/S/F Wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,878 miles

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

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

Brakes are slightly spongy

Coolant level is low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray is insecure and slightly fouling the O/S/F Wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,664 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 60,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 57,263 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 36,507 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,225 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,222 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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T57 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T57 MLL, 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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T57 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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