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N815 OGF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,049 mi
Last recorded243,049 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 OGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 243,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 242,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 242,089 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 242,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 241,452 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 241,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 240,791 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 240,791 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 239,826 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 239,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 236,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 235,190 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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N815 OGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N815 OGF, 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 N815 OGF registered?

N815 OGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N815 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 OGF shows 12 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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