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N260 PAP

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,895 mi
Last recorded211,895 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 211,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear legs corroded

exhaust temp repair

n/s/r damaged

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/f wiper has slight side movement

o/s/r wheel damaged

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2012 211,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear legs corroded

exhaust temp repair

n/s/r damaged

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/f wiper has slight side movement

o/s/r wheel damaged

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,670 miles

both front flexy brake hose's perished

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front c/v boot damp with grease

offside front c/v boot perished

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

raer metal brake pipes corroded

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2010 187,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condition of o/s mirror

o/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 22 Apr 2010 187,912 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condition of o/s mirror

o/s/ inner drive shaft gaiter split

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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N260 PAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 N260 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.

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N260 PAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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