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T971 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 110,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 103,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 103,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 97,822 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 97,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 92,834 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 92,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,652 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,744 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,124 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 80,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 74,475 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 20 May 2010 74,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 19 May 2009 72,307 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 72,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,010 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel should be ajusted

o/s head lamp cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,260 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 55,221 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive 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 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T971 DNN, 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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T971 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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