MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front and nearside rear tyres worn
handbrake travel
nearside floor rusted
nearside sill rusted
offside headlight condition
offside rear chassis rusted
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front and nearside rear tyres worn
handbrake travel
nearside floor rusted
nearside rear light operation
nearside sill rusted
offside headlight condition
offside rear chassis rusted
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear chassis rusted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear chassis rusted
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
catalyst condition
offside rear chassis rusted
rear brake pipes rusted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
catalyst condition
offside rear chassis rusted
rear brake pipes rusted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N526 MGT 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 58.3%.
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 N526 MGT, 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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N526 MGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 1996.
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