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P552 BUJ

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 132,545 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,750 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 126,664 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,321 miles

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

hole in o/s/rear wheel arch,not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2009 116,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 115,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 115,247 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 110,262 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear w/brg slight roughness

Pass 23 May 2006 105,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 105,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P552 BUJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P552 BUJ, 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 P552 BUJ registered?

P552 BUJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P552 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 BUJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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