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T781 GMO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,187 mi
Last recorded187,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 187,187 miles

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in front metal brake pipes

corrosion in metal brake pipes to and from rear brake load sensing valve

corrosion in nearide rear undersill/outersill

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Jun 2013 187,187 miles

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

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

corrosion in both front chassis

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

corrosion in front metal brake pipes

corrosion in metal brake pipes to and from rear brake load sensing valve

Pass 11 Jul 2012 186,187 miles

nearside mirrior cracked

nearside wiper blade split on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 186,187 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside mirrior cracked

nearside wiper blade split on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 180,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 180,233 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 174,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 170,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 157,760 miles

balance rubber loose on offside drive shaft.

front bumper loose on wing ends.

nearside front wiper split.

offside rear tyre getting low.

passenger seat slight play on runners.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 153,533 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 153,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 137,418 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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T781 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T781 GMO, 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 T781 GMO registered?

T781 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T781 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T781 GMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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