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T914 PGP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT914 PGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,870 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 95,646 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,185 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside sill end corroding

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,423 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and starting to blow.

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

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

PAS pump drive belt perishing.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 91,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded and starting to blow.

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

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

PAS pump drive belt perishing.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,897 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear of vehicle becoming excessive.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear of vehicle becoming excessive.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,739 miles

Battery not fully secure.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2013 86,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery not fully secure.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre incorrect rating for vehicle,and has splits/perishing to tread area.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,585 miles

PARKING BRAKE UNEVEN ON PERFORMANCE

Fail 21 Apr 2012 82,585 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PARKING BRAKE UNEVEN ON PERFORMANCE

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,804 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,458 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 52,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,214 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 46,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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)

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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T914 PGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T914 PGP, 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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T914 PGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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