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P402 TUD

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 TUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,317 miles

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

accident damage osf

oil leak weap

under body dirty

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,035 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,035 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,377 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,361 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,545 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight distortion close to the legal limit where its distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,221 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,675 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,675 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,385 miles

both front strut tops slight play

ns mirror insecure

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,335 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,335 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

os washer jet semi blocked

os wiper blade split ends

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,805 miles

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

os washer jet semi blocked

os wiper blade split ends

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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P402 TUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P402 TUD, 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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P402 TUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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