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N526 FJN

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,237 mi
Last recorded145,237 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 145,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2013 145,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,377 miles

all rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,789 miles

front diesel pipes becoming perished

n/s rear view mirror head becoming insecure

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge( near limit)

rear exhaust sections corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 94,785 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front diesel pipes becoming perished

n/s rear view mirror head becoming insecure

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge( near limit)

rear exhaust sections corroding

tyres generally underinflated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,278 miles

front brake pads appear low

front diesel catalyst corroded , core insecure

n/s rear light,slight interaction

n/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 3 Oct 2008 90,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake pads appear low

front diesel catalyst corroded , core insecure

n/s rear light,slight interaction

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,417 miles

n/s front outer sill corroding

rear brakes becoming noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s front outer sill corroding

rear brakes becoming noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,907 miles

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

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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N526 FJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N526 FJN, 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 N526 FJN registered?

N526 FJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N526 FJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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