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P645 SDM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,863 mi
Last recorded188,863 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 SDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 188,863 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside and nearside inner wing/wing rail coroded slightly under bonnet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 188,840 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside and nearside inner wing/wing rail coroded slightly under bonnet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 180,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 180,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 173,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 168,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 5 Jun 2008 168,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 1 Jun 2007 164,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 164,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 160,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P645 SDM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P645 SDM, 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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P645 SDM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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