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P153 HAO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 104,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 100,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 97,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 89,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P153 HAO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P153 HAO, 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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How do I check the history of P153 HAO?

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What year was P153 HAO registered?

P153 HAO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P153 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 HAO shows 6 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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