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T635 JAO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,084 mi
Last recorded162,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT635 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 162,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,259 miles

colour of both side repeaters

condition and repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

condition o/s rack gaiter

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion both front chassis rails

foot and handbrake travel

ride height of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2014 156,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

colour of both side repeaters

condition and repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

condition o/s rack gaiter

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion both front chassis rails

foot and handbrake travel

ride height of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2013 150,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 150,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 142,931 miles

underseal on underside of vehicle obstructing veiw of some compoments

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,420 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,602 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/R AND O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST SHIELDS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s floors corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel binding

park brake reserve travel near limit

rear number plate deteriated

unable to fully assess for corrosion using defined testers method due to body filler on both outer sills and rear wheel arches and both door steppers and other locations and requires further investigation

Pass 9 Sep 2009 132,179 miles

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s stepper corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

park brake reserve travel near limit

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 128,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,978 miles

rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2007 123,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 119,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 119,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T635 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T635 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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T635 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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