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T971 AFJ

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 127,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,969 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front strut top mounts

vehicle slightly muddy on underside

Fail 25 Jun 2009 120,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front strut top mounts

vehicle slightly muddy on underside

Pass 6 May 2008 113,110 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,056 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)

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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T971 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T971 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T971 AFJ registered?

T971 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T971 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T971 AFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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