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P730 TEW

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,850 mi
Last recorded79,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,850 miles

both front cv boots pin holed

both rear tyres cracked in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge + perished

oil leak engine

Pass 29 May 2025 78,813 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished + cracked in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,538 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2023 75,919 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak gearbox

Pass 10 May 2022 74,027 miles

front discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 73,703 miles

air bag light on

exhaust system corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,665 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber insecure corroded at bottom of coil spring (2.7.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering detected at front wheels

Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering detected at front wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,950 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBERS PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,423 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR COULD DO WITH LUBRICATING

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,234 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SPLIT AND SLIGHT PLAY

NO SPARE WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SPLIT AND SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,509 miles

brake pipes corroded front and rear

rear indicators faded

Fail 26 May 2010 67,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes corroded front and rear

rear indicators faded

Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,382 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn low

nsr wheel bearing has slight play in

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,382 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn low

nsr wheel bearing has slight play in

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2007 65,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 64,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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P730 TEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P730 TEW, 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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P730 TEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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