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T865 RFL

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,395 mi
Last recorded193,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 193,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 193,214 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 192,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 190,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 189,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 189,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 186,214 miles

body has corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,214 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body has corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 183,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both center and rear exhaust sections have corrosion

nearside body showing signs of corrosion

offside body showing signs of corrosion

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2013 183,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both center and rear exhaust sections have corrosion

nearside body showing signs of corrosion

offside body showing signs of corrosion

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 179,423 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 179,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 174,919 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 174,919 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 174,627 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2009 174,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 173,154 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 173,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 164,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 146,159 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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T865 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T865 RFL, 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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T865 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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