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T885 JCJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,155 mi
Last recorded122,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 JCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,155 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 115,395 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 110,663 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,722 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,910 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,080 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,108 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,684 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,803 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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T885 JCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T885 JCJ, 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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What year was T885 JCJ registered?

T885 JCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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