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P379 HRP

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,707 mi
Last recorded70,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 HRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,707 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroding.

nearside floor corroding.

rear brake pipe unions corroding.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake hose ferrules corroding.

nearside floor corroding.

rear brake pipe unions corroding.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,351 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

movement in front strut top mounts.

rear tyres close to wear limit.

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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P379 HRP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 128,852 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 P379 HRP, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P379 HRP registered?

P379 HRP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P379 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 HRP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P379 HRP have outstanding finance?

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