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N368 ULJ

1995 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,363 mi
Last recorded132,363 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Caddy86,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 132,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 127,270 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

OFFSIDE REAR INDERCATOR DAMAGE

REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WELL WORN

Fail 11 Oct 2010 127,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

OFFSIDE REAR INDERCATOR DAMAGE

REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WELL WORN

Pass 10 Oct 2009 122,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,241 miles

Oil leak

hand and footbrake has slight travel

nail in offside rear tyre and also getting low 2-3mm

Fail 21 Feb 2008 117,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hand and footbrake has slight travel

nail in offside rear tyre and also getting low 2-3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2007 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight travell on hand brake

Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

minimal reserve travel on park brake level

spare tyre missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,102 miles

minimal reserve travel on park brake level

spare tyre missing

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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N368 ULJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 86,784 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 N368 ULJ, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N368 ULJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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