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P41 FON

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,537 mi
Last recorded199,537 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 FON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 199,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate faded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 199,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front number plate faded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 179,593 miles

1.free travel in parking brake 2. light corrosion on all rear brake pipes and chassis3.light binding in r/h front brake 4. front number plate damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 179,593 miles

1.free travel in parking brake 2. light corrosion on all rear brake pipes and chassis3.light binding in r/h front brake 4. front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 157,694 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 157,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P41 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P41 FON, 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 P41 FON registered?

P41 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P41 FON safe to buy?

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