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T816 GMO

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,021 mi
Last recorded189,021 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT816 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 189,021 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight run out// front silencer weak// n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 14 Sep 2010 180,670 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 180,670 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 169,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

off side head lamp cracked

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 169,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side head lamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 162,293 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2008 162,293 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 156,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T816 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T816 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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T816 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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