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P68 PAR

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,464 mi
Last recorded126,464 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 PAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,497 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Spare wheel missing

offside front driveshaft/CV joint fouled by balance ring

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Nearside front tyre on limit

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Spare wheel missing

offside front driveshaft/CV joint fouled by balance ring

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,091 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,629 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 85,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 82,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 80,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,670 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,137 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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P68 PAR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P68 PAR, 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 P68 PAR registered?

P68 PAR is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P68 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 PAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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