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P658 UAT

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 114,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,825 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both reqar sills on outer rear holed and rear wheel arch holed

chassis leg heavily corroded at rear in places

sills heavily corroded and thin in places

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,802 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,793 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,804 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P658 UAT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P658 UAT, 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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What year was P658 UAT registered?

P658 UAT is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P658 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P658 UAT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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