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P518 GME

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,481 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box,baffles worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 91,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box,baffles worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine not running correctly

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split on ends

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s wiper split on ends

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,937 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

small mark in front windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

small mark in front windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,408 miles

slight windscreen marks

steel brake pipe across rear axle corroding

steel brake pipes to front becoming corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 74,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust clamp corroded to excess

multi-rib belt perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,422 miles

exhaust catalyst core insecure

some windscreen damage in zone A ( on limit )

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust catalyst core insecure

some windscreen damage in zone A ( on limit )

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 21 May 2010 68,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 68,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear sidelight 1 out of 2 bulbs not operative

Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear sidelight 1 out of 2 bulbs not operative

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,499 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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P518 GME is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P518 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 P518 GME registered?

P518 GME is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P518 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 GME shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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