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T899 VHT

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,160 mi
Last recorded161,160 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 161,160 miles

front discs badly corroded

nearside an off side rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2011 161,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly corroded

nearside an off side rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2010 157,247 miles

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

crack in the nearside headlamp lens

nearside and offside discs corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 157,245 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

crack in the nearside headlamp lens

nearside and offside discs corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

underside of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 145,472 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside front headlight cracked.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 145,471 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside front headlight cracked.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2008 138,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 131,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S Headlamp cracked but not affecting beem paturn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2005 127,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 127,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp cracked †cover missing from fuel filler †nails in both rear tyres †signs of corrosion both outer sills

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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T899 VHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T899 VHT, 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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T899 VHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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