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P69 KTF

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 KTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 157,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 157,575 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,231 miles

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

the nearside rear chassis has rust in a non prescribed area.

the offside front steering arm has slight wear at its inner joint.

there is a rust hole in the nearside rear inner arch in a non prescribed area.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 141,009 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear nearside inner airch has a rust hole.

slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,855 miles

o/s rack arm slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2010 132,739 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s rack arm slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2009 124,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 124,205 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,883 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 115,874 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 107,496 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 99,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 99,118 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P69 KTF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P69 KTF, 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 P69 KTF registered?

P69 KTF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P69 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 KTF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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