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P724 VFG

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,093 mi
Last recorded229,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 229,093 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside door sill, offside front inner arch & rear inner arches corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 229,093 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside door sill, offside front inner arch & rear inner arches corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 220,570 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Dec 2007 220,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2006 205,008 miles

Altenator belt badly worn.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 205,008 miles

Altenator belt badly worn.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 196,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 196,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P724 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 P724 VFG, 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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P724 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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