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P153 NLO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 NLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 112,675 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 103,346 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 103,266 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,439 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 92,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 NLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 P153 NLO registered?

P153 NLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P153 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 NLO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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