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P482 EJK

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 EJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,889 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 17 Sep 2012 146,847 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,577 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,557 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 131,197 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

spare wheel insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 121,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion and damage to offside front floor

corrosion to both outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 15 Jul 2009 121,307 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion and damage to offside front floor

corrosion to both outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,204 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

damp around brake fluid master cylinder and resevoir

offside front tyre in poor condition

offside rear brake binding

rear brake application uneven

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2007 114,124 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills and front ot rear and rear metal brake pipes

nearside wiper poor

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside headlight slightly insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake travel high

slight play in offside front top shock absorber mount

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,906 miles

handbrake lever travel too high

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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P482 EJK is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P482 EJK, 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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P482 EJK is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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