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N694 SHO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

201,585 mi
Last recorded201,585 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 SHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 201,585 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg no plate damaged

fuel tank seal worn on cap

Fail 28 Mar 2008 201,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg no plate damaged

fuel tank seal worn on cap

Fail 30 Jan 2008 197,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear brake pipes corroded

fromt reg no plate damaged

fuel cap real worn

o/s n/s top strut play @ front

Pass 21 Jun 2006 141,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 141,400 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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N694 SHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N694 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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What year was N694 SHO registered?

N694 SHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N694 SHO safe to buy?

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