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T985 ERP

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 ERP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 123,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 123,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 118,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 112,939 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 107,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 107,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 101,946 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 96,571 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2010 91,182 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 81,528 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,817 miles

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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T985 ERP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T985 ERP, 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

How do I check the history of T985 ERP?

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What year was T985 ERP registered?

T985 ERP is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T985 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T985 ERP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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