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P726 HBA

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 121,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate faded

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded (non prescribed area)

Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above leaf spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor round subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch/behind bumper corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded (non prescribed area)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,316 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

o/s/f outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,432 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f outer sill corroded (non prescribed area

Fail 29 Sep 2016 114,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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 cross member/rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f outer sill corroded (non prescribed area

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,904 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,896 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,558 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracking

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/perished

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

rattling noise from engine(suspect alternator pulley or water pump)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,331 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,180 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 103,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 99,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,855 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 85,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,656 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 80,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 66,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 66,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P726 HBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P726 HBA, 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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P726 HBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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