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P616 DDP

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

292,829 mi
Last recorded292,829 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 DDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 292,829 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 284,292 miles

both front struts have lift in top mounts

corrosion to outer sills,rear floor,rear chassis,rear panel

crack in screen n/s & chip centre

n/s/r chassis holed

o/s cv gaiter weeping

wipers poor

Fail 5 Jun 2010 270,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer cv gaiters in poor condition

corrosion to outer sills & rear chassis

crack in screen n/s just outside swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2010 270,005 miles

both outer cv gaiters in poor condition

corrosion to outer sills & rear chassis

crack in screen n/s just outside swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2009 256,207 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & o/s/r has split in side wall

chip in screen

slight buckle o/s/f wheel

very small cut in n/s cv gaiter

Pass 31 May 2008 241,431 miles

both cv gaiters in poor condition

brake discs worn

exhaust has slight blow

h`brake travel

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 May 2007 227,693 miles

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (top shock mount)

n/s cv gaiter starting to split

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

travel on h`brake

Pass 19 May 2006 220,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 220,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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P616 DDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P616 DDP, 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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P616 DDP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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