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P698 MFL

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,195 mi
Last recorded167,195 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 MFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 167,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 3 Oct 2012 167,183 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2011 164,028 miles

Advise n/s & o/s/r inner wheel tubs are corroded.

Advise under body areas have been patch & covered with sealant.

Advise vehicle has lowered suspension.

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 162,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 156,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower chassis rails corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,171 miles

rear exhaust silencer rattling/catching tow bar

Fail 3 Nov 2007 136,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer knocking rattling against rear scuttle

Pass 4 Nov 2006 117,380 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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P698 MFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P698 MFL, 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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P698 MFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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