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N216 LJO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,533 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazzard light switch sticky have to get it in right spot to work

Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,303 miles

damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

nearside front outer cv gaitor heavily perished and starting to weep

rear brake pipes corroded

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,541 miles

damage to near side front corner of vehicle

nearside front outer cv gaitor heavily perished and starting to weep

off side front tyre bald on both edges

rear brake pipes corroded

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 120,995 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor weeping, horn intermittant,

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,395 miles

small pin hole in n/s/f c/v/boot n/s/f mirror glass cracked slight buckle n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,973 miles

metal brake pipe across axle beam corroded

small hole in nsf outer c/v boot

Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipe across axle beam corroded

small hole in nsf outer c/v boot

Pass 19 May 2008 80,187 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 80,187 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 66,727 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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N216 LJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N216 LJO, 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 N216 LJO registered?

N216 LJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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