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N258 PAP

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2006 151,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 151,719 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearing's

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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N258 PAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N258 PAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N258 PAP registered?

N258 PAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N258 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 PAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N258 PAP have outstanding finance?

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