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P315 FNN

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,503 mi
Last recorded181,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 FNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 181,503 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s/f+n/s/ upper rubber mounts very slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 180,352 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 180,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 179,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 178,327 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracked very slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2012 177,191 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 176,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 174,331 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 171,977 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 167,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 167,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 165,546 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 165,542 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 163,329 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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P315 FNN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P315 FNN, 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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P315 FNN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P315 FNN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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