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T718 JRL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,479 mi
Last recorded186,479 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 JRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 186,479 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 186,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 171,550 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers upper casings holed and corroded

rear bush of nearside lower arm deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2009 171,550 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear bush of nearside lower arm deteriorating

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

both rear shock absorbers upper casings holed and corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 154,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 144,375 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 135,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 132,853 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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T718 JRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T718 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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T718 JRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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