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P3 LDL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 LDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs rust

front top mounts worn

number plates poor

service indicator on

spare tyre limit

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs rust

front top mounts worn

number plates poor

service indicator on

spare tyre limit

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,671 miles

battery poor ?

front top mounts worn

number plates poor

rear brake noise

service indicator on

spare tyre limit

Fail 7 Oct 2008 92,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

battery poor ?

front top mounts worn

number plates poor

rear brake noise

service indicator on

spare tyre limit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,709 miles

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

rear brake noise

spare below limit

Fail 12 Oct 2007 91,703 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

noise nearside rear hub

rear brake noise

spare tyre limit/below

Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,016 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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P3 LDL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P3 LDL, 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 P3 LDL registered?

P3 LDL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P3 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 LDL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P3 LDL have outstanding finance?

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