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P662 LVP

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 LVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,209 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,209 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong bulbs fitted both lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section corroded in two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,477 miles

Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,843 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,600 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,888 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,385 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light inop.

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light inop.

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,098 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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P662 LVP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P662 LVP, 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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P662 LVP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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