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T986 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,731 mi
Last recorded203,731 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 203,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 203,731 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing wheel nut missing nsr (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 202,629 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 202,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 198,429 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 198,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 192,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 187,739 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 183,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 183,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 177,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 167,726 miles

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

all 4 tyre treads getting low

nearside lower tail lamp inop

Pass 11 Sep 2009 160,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 155,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

The windscreen wipers are quite slow in their action, but they still clear the screen effectively!!

Fail 10 Oct 2007 153,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 153,637 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 142,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 131,039 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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T986 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T986 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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T986 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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