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P311 RBA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,736 mi
Last recorded69,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 RBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,736 miles

Inner corrosion to inner and outer sills

Nearside Front suspension strut top mounting has slight play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting has slight pla

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear suspension top mountings repaired by means of welding

various body repairs

Fail 10 Jun 2019 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner corrosion to inner and outer sills

Nearside Front suspension strut top mounting has slight play

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting has slight pla

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear suspension top mountings repaired by means of welding

various body repairs

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes by regulating valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 65,717 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red White (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes by regulating valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Inner both sides sills corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Inner both sides sills corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 61,431 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,302 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,126 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,039 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 50,039 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 42,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,828 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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P311 RBA 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 57.1%.

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 P311 RBA, 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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P311 RBA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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