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P572 PGK

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 PGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 142,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 121,565 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 121,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,542 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 113,636 miles

less item no. 009

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Fail 5 Sep 2007 113,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

rear brake balance

tick over high

Pass 6 Sep 2006 106,112 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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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P572 PGK is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P572 PGK, 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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P572 PGK is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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