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N887 NGO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013
Fail 28 Aug 2013

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012
Fail 22 Aug 2012

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011
Fail 1 Aug 2011

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010
Fail 18 Feb 2009

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009
Pass 10 Mar 2008
Pass 31 Jan 2006

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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N887 NGO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N887 NGO, 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 N887 NGO registered?

N887 NGO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N887 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 NGO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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