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P716 LVU

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 114,109 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front and rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate reg plate affixed in rear window not under reg lamps. (1.1.C.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both nearside and offside front inner sills, not structural.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,401 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,400 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner sill

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front floor holed by corrosion

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 101,397 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play o/s/f track-rod end..Brake pipes corroded..Front brake discs corroded..Corrosion n/s/f outer sill..

Pass 4 Sep 2010 100,712 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,223 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 13 Jun 2009 95,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,742 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,442 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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P716 LVU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P716 LVU, 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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P716 LVU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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