MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
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N542 OUF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N542 OUF, 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 N542 OUF registered?
N542 OUF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N542 OUF safe to buy?
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