MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6014 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front wipers starting to split
general corrosion to brake and suspension components
under body rusty
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
exhaust hitting heat shield on fuel tank
front brake disc slightly rusty
o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on sidewall and tread
slight oil leak under engine area
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
both closing panels corroded
both inner sills corroded
floors corroded
front chassis legs corroded not to excess
n/s/f sill corroded to excess but not with in area
n/s/f tyre very much on the limit
o/s/f door shut corroded not to excess
rear chassis legs near shocks corroded
wipers poor but clearing screen
front brake pipes corroded, nsr inner top off arch corroded, rear brakes noisey, os door shut corroded, osf & r floor corroded lots off repaire, osr chassis near valve corroded, rear brake lines corroded, front chassis corroded & repaired,
nsf chassis corroded near gear box, facing/closing panles corroded, front inner wings corroded, nsr tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
front brake pipes corroded, nsr inner top off arch corroded, rear brakes noisey, os door shut corroded, osf & r floor corroded lots off repaire, osr chassis near valve corroded, rear brake lines corroded, front chassis corroded & repaired,
nsf chassis corroded near gear box, facing/closing panles corroded, front inner wings corroded, nsr tyre worn on edges
front brake pipes rusty, os floor weld poor, nsr tyre edge low, front inner wings near struts corroded, test wet, os door shut rusty & dent, both front chassis to front subframe very corroded, rear brake lines rusty
osr chassis to inner arch near brake valve very corroded, all floors, chassis legs, door steps, rear valance ,inner arches all rusty, under body thick underseal
thick underseal on welding done
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake pipes rusty, os floor weld poor, nsr tyre edge low, front inner wings near struts corroded, test wet, os door shut rusty & dent, both front chassis to front subframe very corroded, rear brake lines rusty
osr chassis to inner arch near brake valve very corroded, all floors, chassis legs, door steps, rear valance ,inner arches all rusty, under body thick underseal
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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N73 BDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N73 BDP, 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 N73 BDP registered?
N73 BDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 1996.
Is N73 BDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N73 BDP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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