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N73 BDP

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,848 mi
Last recorded132,848 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 BDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,848 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 131,637 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,779 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 128,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 118,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,308 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 118,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,059 miles

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)

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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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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N73 BDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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