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N273 EGS

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 EGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 163,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 163,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 161,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 160,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 132,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 132,776 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 132,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OSF SIDE LAMP DULL.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTING AT REAR OF VAN.

OS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

OSF TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT.

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD.

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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N273 EGS is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N273 EGS, 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 N273 EGS registered?

N273 EGS is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N273 EGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N273 EGS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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