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P628 ENT

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,288 mi
Last recorded184,288 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 ENT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 184,288 miles

chassis legs and sills starting to corrode

slight movement in drivers seat

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Sep 2011 177,339 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 177,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 177,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

center exhaust catching on body

clutch bearing noisie

front - rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r parking light inop

o/s/f wheel bearing noisie

Pass 1 Jul 2010 166,144 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 166,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 162,356 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 162,356 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre has a couple of cuts on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords or ply

nearside rear tyre badly perished on outer sidewall and startin to crack 175/65/14

Pass 23 Apr 2008 156,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rubber counter weight on offside front drive shaft is inscure and moveing up and down on shaft.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 149,417 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 148,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise nearside front track rod end dust cover split

advise spare wheel missing

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 131,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P628 ENT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 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 P628 ENT, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P628 ENT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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