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T617 ADY

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,649 mi
Last recorded194,649 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 ADY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 194,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 194,649 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 184,355 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 184,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 176,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 175,919 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 167,903 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 158,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 149,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 139,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 128,029 miles

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

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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T617 ADY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T617 ADY, 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 T617 ADY registered?

T617 ADY is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T617 ADY safe to buy?

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