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P321 TMW

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 TMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,746 miles

corrosion to floor pan and sills

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 89,574 miles

vehicle has corrosion to floorpan an inner sills

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,722 miles

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,722 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to sills and floor pan

exhaust system corroded

offside front suspension arm bush worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,225 miles

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

corrosion to sills and floor pan

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,223 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills and floor pan

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,541 miles

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

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

damage to o/s headlight

damage to o/s outer wheel rim

exhaust rusty and it has a small leak

light corrosion to floor, sills and chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides outer sills have some corrosion

n/s/f headlamp has stone damage

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,833 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp lens is damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,833 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp lens is damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and has been repaired with lens tape

Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and has been repaired with lens tape

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,081 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

n/s headlamp has stone chip

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,038 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,038 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,507 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes starting to perish

n/s/r lens cracked

steel brake pipes have light corrosion

Pass 4 May 2006 35,735 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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P321 TMW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P321 TMW, 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 P321 TMW registered?

P321 TMW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P321 TMW safe to buy?

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