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P634 VDF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

108,039 mi
Last recorded108,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 108,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

scratch on windscreen.

steering wheel not straight,suspect suspension components but no visible defect/s found.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,813 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

exhaust system touching against body.

scratch on windscreen.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

exhaust system touching against body.

scratch on windscreen.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,549 miles

Oil leak

scratch in centre of windscreen.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 100,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

scratch in centre of windscreen.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 100,228 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,750 miles

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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P634 VDF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P634 VDF, 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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P634 VDF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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