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P132 NLO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 NLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 159,437 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 159,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,035 miles

rear sills and chassis corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 136,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 130,657 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 123,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,603 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 111,905 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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P132 NLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P132 NLO, 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 P132 NLO registered?

P132 NLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P132 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 NLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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