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T619 JAO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT619 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 120,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front strut tops deterated

osf lower arm bush deterated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,851 miles

both front strut tops deterated

osf lower arm bush deterated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,093 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,941 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

bodywork corroded several places ( no sharp edges)

power steering fault (due to broken spring?)

tracking in need of adjustment

Fail 17 Oct 2011 96,194 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,194 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

glow plug/engine man lt on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,223 miles

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

glow plug/engine man lt on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,669 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,656 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 82,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,863 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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T619 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T619 JAO, 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 T619 JAO registered?

T619 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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