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P760 DMS

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,577 mi
Last recorded180,577 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 DMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 180,577 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 180,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 178,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 178,261 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 175,548 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack at nearside

Fail 15 Jan 2008 175,538 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

excess travel on parking brake

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack at nearside

Pass 16 Jan 2006 168,574 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 168,574 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in steering rack at n/s

small pin hole in o/s headlamp

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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P760 DMS is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P760 DMS, 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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What year was P760 DMS registered?

P760 DMS is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P760 DMS safe to buy?

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