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P451 NVF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,038 mi
Last recorded114,038 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 114,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,401 miles

FRONT EXHAUST LEAKING

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,401 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST LEAKING

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,832 miles

front number plate becoming deterated † †slight blow on front to centre section exhaust joint

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,957 miles

slight blow blow on centre exhaust section

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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P451 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P451 NVF, 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 P451 NVF registered?

P451 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P451 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 NVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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