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N84 BRJ

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN84 BRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,353 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,005 miles

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

airbag warning light on.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

airbag warning light on.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

battery insecure

engine and gearbox tray fitted

light cracks n/s/r tyre

o/s washer jet partically blocked

oil light flashing

rear wiper split

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

battery insecure

engine and gearbox tray fitted

light cracks n/s/r tyre

o/s washer jet partically blocked

oil light flashing

rear wiper split

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f shocker top mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,932 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 53,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

(front) brake pads look low

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

un able to check n/s/f w/bearing due to binding brake

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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N84 BRJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N84 BRJ, 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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N84 BRJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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