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T659 EGT

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,223 mi
Last recorded130,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 EGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 130,223 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 130,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 123,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake load valve return spring corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 123,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake load valve return spring corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 134,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,293 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing badly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,158 miles

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

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 7 Feb 2011 99,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,583 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 89,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 87,222 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 84,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirrow damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirrow damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,354 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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T659 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T659 EGT, 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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T659 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T659 EGT safe to buy?

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