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N690 SHO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 SHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 75,275 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Door handle missing but still operational

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2025 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake proportion valve has been bypassed however the brake readings are correct

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded with holes

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Door handle missing but still operational

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

offside front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front wing moirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2013 133,988 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,428 miles

Various chips in windscreen

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres slightly feathered

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

Dampness on engine

Front number plate cracked

Movement in nearside front anti-role bar drop link lower bush

Nearside front outer cv boot heavley pereshed

Offside front wheel rim bent

Play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Slight dampness on power steering rack

Slight movement in both front top mounts

Slight play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings

Various small cuts in both rear tyres

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 104,949 miles

Battery insecure

Both front strut top mounts slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing out of shape

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,467 miles

advise rear brake inspection ,squeeking,

corrosion in o/s door shut , not in prescribed area , advise attension....

long hand brake lever travel,,,,,

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail,,,,

oil leak...

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,834 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise rear brake inspection....

brake fluid level low....

n/s & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes worn...

n/s/r tyre under inflated...

play at n/s/f anti roll link bushes....

wipers smear...

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,945 miles

Brake fluid discoloured.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner brake pads low

Offside door step corroded.

battery insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,945 miles

Brake fluid discoloured.

Inner brake pads low

Offside door step corroded.

battery insecure

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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N690 SHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N690 SHO, 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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N690 SHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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