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P31 LOA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 132,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general vehicle condition has corrosion

outer sills has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2020 132,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 130,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 128,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 126,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 124,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,537 miles

slight lift in o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm + slight lift in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 118,808 miles

front tryes low on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,152 miles

~ O/S/F LOWER ARM HAS SLIGHT LIFT IN BUSH ~

~ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EGDE ~

~ O/S/R SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING ~

Fail 4 Nov 2010 117,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

~ O/S/F LOWER ARM HAS SLIGHT LIFT IN BUSH ~

~ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EGDE ~

~ O/S/R SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING ~

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 107,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P31 LOA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P31 LOA, 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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P31 LOA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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