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P144 XHY

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,389 mi
Last recorded198,389 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 198,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r chassis/shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 195,004 miles

all brake pipes from load sensing valve corodded slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2016 195,004 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/ center outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r spring mount corodded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis /shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r floor/spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wing/spring /shock area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r spring mount badly corodded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes from load sensing valve corodded slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2015 190,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 190,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 185,877 miles

Nearside & offside sills showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 182,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 178,805 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 175,233 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,096 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,008 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,193 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 76,122 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,255 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,393 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,613 miles

outer sills and front chassis legs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,845 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 P144 XHY, 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 XHY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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