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P550 NVF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,177 mi
Last recorded64,177 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 NVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear floor corroded through

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2024 62,708 miles

Rear Floor corroded away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor corroded away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 61,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion hole in rear floor well

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,771 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight room

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor and very small hole in n/s/r sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,211 miles

Nearside Floor corroded through in places but not considered dangerous

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 54,738 miles

Both sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear floor pan corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 53,693 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 52,095 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 52,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 50,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The offside rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 22 May 2015 49,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The nearside inner wheel arch is corroded

Water pump bearings noisy

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

Fail 22 May 2015 49,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

The nearside inner wheel arch is corroded

Water pump bearings noisy

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

Pass 23 May 2014 46,921 miles

1/ Altornator Bearing Noisey 2/ Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 46,916 miles

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

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

1/ Altornator Bearing Noisey 2/ Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,579 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,786 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,862 miles

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

brake pedal travel

damp around conpansator

Pass 25 May 2006 28,201 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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P550 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P550 NVF, 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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P550 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P550 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 NVF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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