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N766 VCY

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,952 mi
Last recorded209,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 209,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 209,952 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION

CLUTHCH PEDAL LOW IN RELATION TO BRAKE PEDAL

DRIVERS SEAT TORN/RIPPED

GLOVE BOX BROKEN

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

OSF WINDOW INOPERATIVE

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL -PASS ON DAT OF TEST

Pass 17 Nov 2005 199,865 miles

clutch slipping

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear wiper insecure

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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N766 VCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N766 VCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N766 VCY registered?

N766 VCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N766 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N766 VCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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