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T788 SHR

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 SHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 150,120 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 146,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor pan has minor corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,106 miles

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,989 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,057 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 113,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from brake compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,683 miles

two metal brake pipes at compensator slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,396 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,931 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on vehicle underside (nearside front)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,597 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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T788 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T788 SHR?

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What year was T788 SHR registered?

T788 SHR is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T788 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T788 SHR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T788 SHR have outstanding finance?

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