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T713 JRL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT713 JRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 121,211 miles

Advise corrosion to near side rear wheel arch could become jagged edge failure

Advise corrosion to passanger door b post around lock hitch.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear van doors do not open but access from front to test inner components.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise corrosion to near side rear wheel arch could become jagged edge failure

Advise corrosion to passanger door b post around lock hitch.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear van doors do not open but access from front to test inner components.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 119,813 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,766 miles

towbar electrics not fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,703 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced o/s lower

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,731 miles

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

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,326 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2007 112,564 miles

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

advise offside door step corroded through

Pass 25 Sep 2006 110,309 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

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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T713 JRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T713 JRL, 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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T713 JRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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