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T657 TGF

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,247 mi
Last recorded172,247 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 172,247 miles

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

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

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

brakes feel slightly corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2013 171,818 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

underbody surface corrosion

vehicle has no brakes and is dangerous to drive

Pass 26 Jul 2012 160,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 160,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 153,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 145,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 137,860 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 130,317 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 130,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 125,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 125,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 115,083 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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T657 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T657 TGF, 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 T657 TGF registered?

T657 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T657 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T657 TGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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