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P502 GME

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,693 mi
Last recorded179,693 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 179,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 179,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 171,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 171,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 161,592 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 147,424 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

O/S Door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 147,424 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2006 137,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

The handbrake is high.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 137,357 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

The handbrake is high.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers.

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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P502 GME is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P502 GME, 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 P502 GME registered?

P502 GME is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P502 GME safe to buy?

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