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T782 SHR

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,169 mi
Last recorded168,169 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 SHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 168,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 168,167 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 155,415 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 155,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 155,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 139,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 137,489 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 137,489 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 131,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 131,319 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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T782 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T782 SHR, 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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T782 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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