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T718 PCR

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,153 mi
Last recorded180,153 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 180,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 169,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 161,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 161,072 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 151,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 151,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 144,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 144,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Coolant level below min

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 133,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,046 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

offside mirror cracked

slight damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2009 124,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 124,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 120,976 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 120,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,262 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 117,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 111,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 111,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T718 PCR, 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 T718 PCR registered?

T718 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T718 PCR safe to buy?

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