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P73 NRL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,562 mi
Last recorded149,562 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 149,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 149,560 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 138,737 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 138,736 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 124,282 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

all 4 wheel rims bent

both front & rear number plates dis-colored

nearside front floor pan holed & corroded

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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P73 NRL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P73 NRL, 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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P73 NRL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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