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N761 KUD

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

276,630 mi
Last recorded276,630 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 276,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 271,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 270,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 266,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 259,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 251,984 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 251,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 244,663 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 244,663 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 240,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 240,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N761 KUD 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 72.7%.

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 N761 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 N761 KUD registered?

N761 KUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N761 KUD safe to buy?

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