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T596 JWF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,910 mi
Last recorded39,910 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 JWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 39,910 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 39,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 32,562 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2010 31,015 miles

load area floor starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,155 miles

o/s/r modified floor in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,983 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Advise rear tryes perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,054 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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T596 JWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T596 JWF, 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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What year was T596 JWF registered?

T596 JWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T596 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T596 JWF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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