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T894 AVV

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,150 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,636 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,636 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,058 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both steering rack arms corroded

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,717 miles

nail osr tyre

nail osr tyre

nsf tyre cut in tread - unable to determine depth

rear brake application slightly un even

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,651 miles

spare wheel missing rear reg plate slight dis-coloured front discs corrded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,645 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

spare wheel missing rear reg plate slight dis-coloured front discs corrded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,667 miles

nail nsr tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind osf brake

Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,661 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail nsr tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind osf brake

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,186 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,176 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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T894 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T894 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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T894 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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