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T720 JOG

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,144 mi
Last recorded204,144 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 JOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 204,144 miles

offside rear chassis damaged at spring mounting

rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2017 204,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear chassis damaged at spring mounting

rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 200,166 miles

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

metal brake pipes to nearside front flexi hose and to both rear wheel cylinders becoming rusty

offside rear chassis rail damaged at leaf spring rear mounting

Fail 22 Aug 2016 200,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

metal brake pipes to nearside front flexi hose and to both rear wheel cylinders becoming rusty

offside rear chassis rail damaged at leaf spring rear mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2015 195,127 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes binding when on full suspension drop

offside rear chassis becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas

wiper blades poor

Fail 25 Sep 2015 195,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes binding when on full suspension drop

offside rear chassis becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Sep 2014 191,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipe to rear regulator corrodid to legal limit recomend early renewal

windscreen scratched but not seriuosly effecting view

Fail 26 Sep 2014 191,871 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipe to rear regulator corrodid to legal limit recomend early renewal

windscreen scratched but not seriuosly effecting view

Pass 28 Sep 2013 185,804 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 185,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(x1) steel brake pipe to rear regulator valve rusty not excessively

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

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

steel brake pipes to both rear flexys rusty not excessive (x2)

travel in brake pedal

Pass 24 Sep 2012 180,364 miles

1x front to rear metal brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 175,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 175,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 167,994 miles

exhaust pin holed /weak at pipe entry to rear silencer

nearside front tyre worn near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Fail 17 Sep 2010 167,994 miles

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

exhaust pin holed /weak at pipe entry to rear silencer

nearside front tyre worn near to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 9 Sep 2009 156,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 146,281 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 142,980 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 138,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 138,953 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

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

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

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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T720 JOG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T720 JOG, 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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T720 JOG is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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