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P144 LYC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,384 mi
Last recorded175,384 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 175,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s indicator & headlight damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2013 164,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen starting to delaminate.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 164,022 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen starting to delaminate.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 163,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 156,720 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 150,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 144,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 141,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 141,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 128,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 128,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P144 LYC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P144 LYC, 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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P144 LYC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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