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KNZ 7816

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 7816
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,980 miles

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

brake pipes from load valve to rear flexys slightly corroded

brake pipes from rear flexys to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes from load valve to rear flexys slightly corroded

brake pipes from rear flexys to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 21 Mar 2009 176,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 176,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 170,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 170,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 163,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 163,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 157,627 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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KNZ 7816 is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 128,852 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 KNZ 7816, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNZ 7816 registered?

KNZ 7816 is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is KNZ 7816 safe to buy?

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