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P38 KHL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 KHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 123,933 miles

surface rust on floor pan

surface rust on rear brake pipes

welding repairs to underbody

Fail 28 Dec 2011 123,672 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on rear brake pipes

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

movment in o/s and n/s top shockabsorber mounts

surface corrosion on under body and o/s and n/s outer door sills

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,313 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

corrosion to o/s rear chassis leg

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 31 Dec 2009 105,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

corrosion to o/s rear chassis leg

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 31 Dec 2008 102,069 miles

advance movement in both front seat backs

advance movement in both front top mounts

both headlight aims on upper limits

mud to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to unbond needs attention

o/s/r chassis rail heavly corroded

rust hole to n/s/r chassis rail not in perscribed area needs attention asap

slight exhaust blow to centre joint

slight play both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2008 102,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advance movement in both front seat backs

advance movement in both front top mounts

both headlight aims on upper limits

mud to underside of vehicle

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to unbond needs attention

o/s/r chassis rail heavly corroded

rust hole to n/s/r chassis rail not in perscribed area needs attention asap

slight exhaust blow to centre joint

slight play both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,217 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Nearside rear tyre perrished.

Spare tyre worn to excess.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,431 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 83,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

front number plate cracked

heavy rear brake inbalance

radiator leaking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,997 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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P38 KHL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P38 KHL, 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.

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What year was P38 KHL registered?

P38 KHL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P38 KHL safe to buy?

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