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N106 EKJ

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,591 mi
Last recorded94,591 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,591 miles

chips in windscreen

handbrake travel

nearside door mirror security

offside door mirror security

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush splitting

offside front tyre on legal limit heavly worn on outer edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

handbrake travel

nearside door mirror security

offside door mirror security

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush splitting

offside front tyre on legal limit heavly worn on outer edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,716 miles

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,518 miles

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED †BOTH MIRROR GLASSES CRACKED †SPARE WHEEL MISSING †SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOOSE

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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N106 EKJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N106 EKJ, 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 N106 EKJ registered?

N106 EKJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N106 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 EKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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