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N889 GJN

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,281 mi
Last recorded123,281 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 GJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 123,281 miles

front brake pads worn

ns and os outer sills corroding

ns center floor corroding

nsf floor corroding

nsf inner cv boot pin holded and weaping

nsf lower arm rear bush spliting

oil leak

os center floor corroding

os chassis rail corroding

osf floor to sill corroded not with in 30cm of pescribed area

Pass 10 May 2012 117,611 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front floors and outer sills rusty

noise on rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2011 112,591 miles

all metal brake pipe to load valve rusty

both front floors rusty

both outer sill rusty

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

o/s/f metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 May 2010 108,216 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 108,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 105,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 105,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 105,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 100,253 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 96,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 93,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 93,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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N889 GJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N889 GJN, 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 N889 GJN registered?

N889 GJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N889 GJN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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