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T803 YBL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,450 mi
Last recorded197,450 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT803 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 197,450 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area within subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end chassis area next to spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area within top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Drive belts getting abit perrished and cracked

Engine noisey

Exhaust getting corroded in places (Rattle from inside centre silencer box)

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Small cracks at screen

VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR AT UNDERSIDE AREAS

Pass 11 Aug 2016 194,211 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 190,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 190,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 187,998 miles

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Slight imbalance at rear brakes.

Slight play at offside front track rod end.

Surface corrosion at both rear inner sill areas.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 185,387 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 185,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Engine abit oily

N/S door mirror glass cracked

N/S/R w/arch edge getting abit corroded

O/S/R chassis areas abit corroded

O/S/R inner w/arch area getting abit corroded in places

Rear exhaust siencer box getting corroded in places, and small hole at rear tailpipe end of box

Small crack at screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 181,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 181,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Ns front tyre is worn at outer edge.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Os engine shield is insecure.

Osr wheel housing is corroded but not in prescribed area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 179,382 miles

Brake pedal travel further than expected but still effective.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Performance at osr service brake lower than expected.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 179,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear Inner w/arch areas abit corroded in places

Both rear mudflaps abit loose

Brake pedal feels abit soft

Front Inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S door mirror glass cracked

N/S/R w/arch edge abit corroded slightly

Small crack at screen

Pass 24 Sep 2010 174,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 174,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr outer wheel arch corroded

park brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 14 Sep 2009 169,431 miles

Gear selsction is poor.

Lift at front strutt tops.

NSR Inner sill end is rusty and damaged.

Rear bumper is damaged.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 165,017 miles

some patches of corrosion present in outer sill panel and body . some bumper damage also

Fail 18 Aug 2008 165,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Air bag warning is on.

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

Rusting at nearside sill and both arches.

Small damage at windsxreen.

Small leak at exhaust.

Pass 3 May 2007 160,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2006 157,557 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Damage at windscreen

Lift at front strutt tops

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear bumper damaged

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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T803 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T803 YBL, 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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T803 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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