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P516 AWL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,248 mi
Last recorded151,248 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 151,248 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 151,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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P516 AWL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P516 AWL, 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 P516 AWL registered?

P516 AWL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P516 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 AWL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P516 AWL have outstanding finance?

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