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P314 JVV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,561 mi
Last recorded161,561 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 JVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 161,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 169,055 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 164,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 163,870 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 163,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s front tyre tread, not exposing cords.

o/s headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 161,561 miles

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

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

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

crack in o/s h/lamp

excessive oil leak

knocking noise from engine

o/s/r wheel binding

slight hole by cat

Pass 1 Oct 2008 161,561 miles

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

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

crack in o/s h/lamp

excessive oil leak

knocking noise from engine

o/s/r wheel binding

slight hole by cat

Pass 1 Oct 2007 158,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 158,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 150,904 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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P314 JVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P314 JVV, 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 P314 JVV registered?

P314 JVV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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