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P114 YCG

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,532 mi
Last recorded172,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 YCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 172,532 miles

front brake discs ridged + very thin

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

play in o/s steering rack on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Fail 18 Jan 2007 172,442 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs ridged + very thin

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

play in o/s steering rack on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 28 Jan 2006 167,157 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine leaking oil

n/s/r wheel arch corroad

under side of van rusty

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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P114 YCG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 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 P114 YCG, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P114 YCG registered?

P114 YCG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P114 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 YCG shows 3 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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