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P516 RGT

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 149,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 143,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 139,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 127,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front nearside bumper security

front no plate cracked

offside wing mirror unit security

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 24 May 2005 127,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 127,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

engine oil leak (not identified)

front no.plate damaged

o/s wing mirror unit security

slight corrosion beginning o/s inner sill

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 RGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P516 RGT, 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 RGT registered?

P516 RGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P516 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 RGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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