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P694 XBO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,280 mi
Last recorded58,280 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 XBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,280 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 58,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 57,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 57,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 55,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,816 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 54,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,277 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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P694 XBO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P694 XBO, 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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P694 XBO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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