CarVerify

Free Car Check

P309 YUD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,598 mi
Last recorded86,598 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 YUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2018 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2018 86,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,686 miles

Both front tyres over 10yrs old.

Offside Front sill and floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and lower sills. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres over 10yrs old.

Offside Front sill and floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 75,924 miles

Both front outer sills corroded.

Both front tyres over 10yrs old.

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

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,917 miles

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

Both front outer sills corroded.

Both front tyres over 10yrs old.

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

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,638 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads appear low

near side front tyre worn to appiox 2mm

off side front steel wheel fitted

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P309 YUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P309 YUD, 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

How do I check the history of P309 YUD?

You can check the full history of P309 YUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P309 YUD registered?

P309 YUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P309 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 YUD shows 21 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.

Does P309 YUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P309 YUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.