MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside drive shaft wieght loose on shaft
offside front brake dragging slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside drive shaft wieght loose on shaft
offside front brake dragging slightly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P653 NBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P653 NBU, 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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P653 NBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P653 NBU safe to buy?
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