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P715 TVL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 TVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

battery insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,697 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,718 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 171,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 171,393 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both outter sills

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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P715 TVL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 128,852 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 P715 TVL, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P715 TVL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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