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N850 YVO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

206,924 mi
Last recorded206,924 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 YVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 206,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear hub slightly noisy

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 198,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/ inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 190,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front number plate cracked

general corrossion around offside front chassis leg and both outter sills near door seals

Fail 9 Sep 2011 190,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front number plate cracked

general corrossion around offside front chassis leg and both outter sills near door seals

Pass 8 Sep 2010 182,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 174,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 164,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 152,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 141,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 127,611 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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N850 YVO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N850 YVO, 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 N850 YVO registered?

N850 YVO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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