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T830 OBL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,714 mi
Last recorded152,714 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 152,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 152,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 148,653 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch either side of shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,560 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

damage to off side rear light lence

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2018 140,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hoses perishing

damage to off side rear light lence

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,707 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

side lights not working without ignition on

tap over offside rear lens

Fail 27 Jul 2017 136,703 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge

side lights not working without ignition on

tap over offside rear lens

Pass 16 Jul 2016 133,419 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2016 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake hoses perishing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil keaks

Fail 30 Jun 2015 125,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil keaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,237 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear lower engine/gear box mounting bush slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2014 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear lower engine/gear box mounting bush slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2013 104,887 miles

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes perished

Both front brake flexi hoses perished slightly

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside froint inner cv boot perished

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside number plate light dim

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2013 104,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes perished

Both front brake flexi hoses perished slightly

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside froint inner cv boot perished

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside number plate light dim

Oil dampness on engine and gearbox

Play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,939 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

STRONG ADVISE- slight play in both rear wheel bearings

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,192 miles

rear cover partly covering brake lights

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,751 miles

offside rear indicater slightly discoloured

some play both front strut top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,307 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,343 miles

offsidev driveshaft inner cv gaiter split

Fail 29 Mar 2006 42,342 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside driveshaft inner cv boot split

speedometer not working

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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T830 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 T830 OBL, 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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T830 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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