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T890 JCJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,028 mi
Last recorded109,028 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 JCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 109,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front brake flexy pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly lose

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear upper shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet sealed and oiled

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 2 Nov 2023 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexy pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet sealed and oiled

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,981 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner outer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

heavily under sealed general

Fail 27 Oct 2022 106,981 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner outer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

heavily under sealed general

Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking cylinder 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 105,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage

nearside front tyre wearing/worn on both edges

Fail 17 Jul 2020 105,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage

nearside front tyre wearing/worn on both edges

Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,769 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 103,766 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 91,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,069 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,435 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 85,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,233 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,223 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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T890 JCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T890 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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T890 JCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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