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T753 KAN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,967 mi
Last recorded139,967 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 KAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 139,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear wheel arches filled

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,668 miles

rear brakes could be better

slight corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,516 miles

Exhaust is banging on brakepipes

Offside Front Indicator is slightly white

Slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Surface corrosion to various parts of under body ok on test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,163 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to sills

slight surface corrosion to some parts of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in various places (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated brake drum backing plate corroded (3.5.1j)

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to sills

slight surface corrosion to some parts of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight surface corrosion to o/s/f inner arch ok at time of test with cat tool

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

various brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,263 miles

some parts corroded under vehicle but all ok at time of test

varoius pipes starting to corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 107,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,203 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 94,812 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 81,586 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight noise and play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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T753 KAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T753 KAN, 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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T753 KAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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