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P28 OEW

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 OEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,137 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 87,716 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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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P28 OEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P28 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 OEW registered?

P28 OEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P28 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 OEW shows 3 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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