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P716 TGH

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 TGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,081 miles

horn poor

o/s cv boot damp

slight corrosion on o/s/r crossbar

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

horn poor

o/s cv boot damp

slight corrosion on o/s/r crossbar

Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different tyre profiles front and rear

Pass 14 Jun 2011 107,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

flaking rust both rear chassis rails

flaking rust nearside and offside sill seams

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,036 miles

1st layer corrosion around rear brake valve.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in n/s rear hub.

slight movement in o/s rear hub.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 788,673 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 78,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres deviod of tread on shoulders

oil leak

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 TGH is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P716 TGH, 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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P716 TGH is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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