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P28 UGC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,139 mi
Last recorded172,139 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 172,139 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 172,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 170,705 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 153,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 149,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 145,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 144,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 144,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 138,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 135,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 133,581 miles

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 UGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGC, 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 P28 UGC registered?

P28 UGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P28 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 UGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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