MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
some welding been seam sealed difficult to see welds
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
some welding been seam sealed difficult to see welds
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise nearside & offside rear shockabsorbers
advise nearside front cv boot
advise rear brake pipes over axle
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise nearside & offside rear shockabsorbers
advise nearside front cv boot
advise rear brake pipes over axle
advise offside front tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise offside front tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P596 RNF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P596 RNF, 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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P596 RNF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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