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T986 JBA

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 JBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,560 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,560 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer cill section (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,042 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2015 107,042 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,981 miles

n/s and o/s/f rear bushes starting to split and seperate

n/s/f inner gaiter repaired not releasing any grease

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,951 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,950 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,216 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

srs warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,121 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all 4 brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded

nearside rear shox damp

Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,805 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 JBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JBA, 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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What year was T986 JBA registered?

T986 JBA is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T986 JBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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