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N631 HLW

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,533 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 117,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake imbalance, play in near side rear wheel bearings, both front tyres are on limit, front brake discs are lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 106,015 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front washers are high, oil leak from engine, power steering belt is noisy, play in both front strut stop mounts, slight play in both rear wheel bearings, front discs are lipped, near side front nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,274 miles

Front brake pads are low

Steering wheel covering is loose †Screen is chipped †Pedal travel is excessive †Off side rear positionn lamp not working (twins) †Off side wiper blade is insecure †Front struts top mounts are worn excessively and are on the limit for a failure

Pass 11 Apr 2006 88,949 miles

Screen is chipped †Off side rear position lamp not working (twins) †Brake fluid level is low †Front struts top mounts worn and near to a failure †Near side rear tyre on the limit †Engine is leaking oil

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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N631 HLW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N631 HLW, 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 N631 HLW registered?

N631 HLW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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