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P628 EOD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 EOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 85,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyre treads getting low

impact damage to vehicle body work

near side door mirror glass cracked

slight crossion to brake pipes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2005 115,959 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 115,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 EOD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EOD, 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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What year was P628 EOD registered?

P628 EOD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P628 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 EOD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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