MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
near side front shocker is leaking, nearside and offside outer sills are corroded and holed, near side front tyre is bald on inner edge, engine leaking oil, front pads are very low,
off side floor is corroded and holed, off side front to rear brake pipes are corroded and near to a failure, off side track rod end is worn, front struts top mounts are worn, near side front shocker is leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
parking brake has long travel
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
REAR CHASSIS LEGS AND REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING NOT HOLED FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING NOT HOLED
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
REAR CHASSIS LEGS AND REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING NOT HOLED FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING NOT HOLED
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS WORN
CHIP IN SCREEN
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE
O/S/F BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING
SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOORS ANDINNER WHEEL ACHES
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS WORN
CHIP IN SCREEN
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE
O/S/F BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING
SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOORS ANDINNER WHEEL ACHES
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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P649 GPA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 P649 GPA, 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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P649 GPA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 April 1997.
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