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N706 KUD

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,959 mi
Last recorded140,959 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 140,959 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 140,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,849 miles

Brake vacuum pipe in engine bay rubbing on timing belt cover

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2007 135,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 135,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 135,268 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 125,040 miles

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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N706 KUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N706 KUD, 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 N706 KUD registered?

N706 KUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N706 KUD safe to buy?

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