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P561 FBA

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,447 mi
Last recorded102,447 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,447 miles

disc pads wearing low

lift at front shock absorbers

o/s front tyre sidewal poor

travel atparking brake

Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,048 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight stone chips on front windscreen

slight wear at handbrake lever

Fail 18 Oct 2007 94,048 miles

slight wear at handbrake lever

slight stone chips on front windscreen

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,023 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 89,023 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 82,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 82,154 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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P561 FBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P561 FBA, 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 P561 FBA registered?

P561 FBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P561 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 FBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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