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P746 VFG

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,577 mi
Last recorded220,577 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 220,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever slightly loose

parking brake travel

spare tyre soft

Pass 7 Sep 2021 214,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2021 214,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2020 212,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

n/s front floor pan corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 212,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire area of injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

alt light on

Pass 5 Dec 2017 211,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Nov 2017 211,765 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 206,513 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s front floor pan

front brake discs pitted slightly

front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing det

slight footbrake travel

Fail 30 Nov 2016 206,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s front floor pan

front brake discs pitted slightly

front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear handbrake cable outer casing det

slight footbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2015 205,296 miles

Front bumper insecure

front number plate deteriorated

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 201,128 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front washer weak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 194,807 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 194,807 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 192,361 miles

airbag light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2010 192,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

vehicle corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2009 180,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 173,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 172,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 158,840 miles

corrosion to body with 30 cm of off side upper seat belt mount . but not excessive

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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P746 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P746 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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P746 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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