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P118 ADG

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 ADG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,635 miles

bed of pick up welded

Offside Front indicator pale

all brake pipes has some rust

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

sharp edges on rear wings tapped

some corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

some play in front top strut mounts

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,635 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

sharp edges on rear wings tapped

some corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

some play in front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,635 miles

front brake pipes have some rust

some brake pipes heavily coated in thick underseal may be rusty

wheel arches taped up

Fail 7 Jul 2016 107,635 miles

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

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

some brake pipes heavily coated in thick underseal may be rusty

wheel arches taped up

Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

hole under body rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,637 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

Pass 13 May 2014 100,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 93,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 83,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,217 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 66,179 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,179 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,954 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P118 ADG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P118 ADG, 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 P118 ADG registered?

P118 ADG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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