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P641 RMR

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,684 mi
Last recorded149,684 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 RMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 149,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 136,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 67,424 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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P641 RMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P641 RMR, 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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What year was P641 RMR registered?

P641 RMR is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P641 RMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 RMR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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