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N553 KFR

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,746 mi
Last recorded227,746 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 227,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 227,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 222,164 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 215,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N553 KFR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N553 KFR, 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 N553 KFR registered?

N553 KFR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N553 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 KFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N553 KFR have outstanding finance?

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