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T911 JGN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,172 mi
Last recorded172,172 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT911 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 172,172 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 158,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 May 2024 142,564 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 129,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 128,693 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

horn poor

left rear sill area corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 127,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 127,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,495 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 115,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,462 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T911 JGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T911 JGN, 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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T911 JGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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