MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's inner door handle deteriorated still opens from inside.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front bumper damaged.
Nearside rear lower sidelight inoperative.
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Driver's inner door handle deteriorated still opens from inside.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front bumper damaged.
Nearside rear lower sidelight inoperative.
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
travel on hand brake
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wishbones rear bushes cracking.
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wishbones rear bushes cracking.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T837 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 T837 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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T837 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 1999.
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