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T776 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT776 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED, REAR WHEELARCHES CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,822 miles

Front lower wishbone bushes wearing

Body corrosion

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

Lift in front upper suspension mounts

Offside Rear Inner Arch corroded . not in a structural area

Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body corrosion

Foot brake travel

Front lower wishbone bushes wearing

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

Lift in front upper suspension mounts

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Arch corroded . not in a structural area

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,304 miles

Significant play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R tyre light cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R tyre light cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,447 miles

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

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

corrosion on body in places

corrosion on underbody components

lift in front upper suspension mounts

movement in gearbox,..and engine mountings

Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

corrosion on body in places

corrosion on underbody components

lift in front upper suspension mounts

movement in gearbox,..and engine mountings

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,297 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

advise to adjust rear brakes

corrosion on body in places...corrosion on underbody components

lift in front upper suspension mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,862 miles

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

advise to adjust rear brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,316 miles

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

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

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)

brake pipes leading into rear load sensor corroding

front brake pipes corroding

play in offside rear wheel bearing,..advise to adjust

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

advise lift in front suspension legs

corrosion on nearside door step

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

advise lift in front suspension legs

corrosion on nearside door step

front brake discs wearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,312 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,182 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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T776 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T776 DFC, 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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T776 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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