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T893 AVV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,915 mi
Last recorded123,915 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 123,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

glow plug light flashing

Fail 10 Apr 2026 123,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 109,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,064 miles

Glow plug warning lamp flashing whilst engine running

Fail 8 Apr 2022 109,062 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Glow plug warning lamp flashing whilst engine running

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,051 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both under inner sill slightly corroded

n.s and o.s outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear behind exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both under inner sill slightly corroded

n.s and o.s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,936 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise slightly corroded rear wheel arch but not causing an abbrasive edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,571 miles

slight footbrake travel

slight lift in front suspenion top mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,896 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2009 104,896 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear number plate deteriorating

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,228 miles

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

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

n/s front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2007 103,316 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

auxillery belt perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

gear linkage stiff

wipers smeary & juddering

Fail 11 Apr 2007 103,316 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

auxillery belt deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake lever travel high

wipers smeary & juddering

Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil level on min

gear linkage worn

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front ball joint gaiter split

Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil on min level

gear linkage worn

headlamp masks/converters fitted

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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T893 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T893 AVV, 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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T893 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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