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P472 ETO

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,175 mi
Last recorded81,175 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Spare tyre illegal

Stone chip in zone a in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,726 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

play in both rear wheel bearings

spare tyre illegal

stone in zone A in windscreen

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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P472 ETO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P472 ETO, 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 P472 ETO registered?

P472 ETO is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P472 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 ETO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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