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P512 JHJ

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 JHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,737 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 105,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,801 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 95,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 87,595 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,512 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,732 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,732 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,239 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,493 miles

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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P512 JHJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P512 JHJ, 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 P512 JHJ registered?

P512 JHJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P512 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 JHJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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