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P782 XFV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 XFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 141,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 141,442 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 133,941 miles

Front + rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 126,558 miles

All advisory notes made on original test on 21-03-07 still apply.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 126,558 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)

Corrosion on brake pipe to o/s and n/s front flexible brake hose does not appear excessive.

Corrosion on brake pipes into load compensating valve does not appear excessive.

Deterioration of drivers windscreen wiper blade not excessive.

Deterioration of front and rear registration plate not excessive.

N/S rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

Not much reserve travel at park brake lever.

Windscreen damage not excessive.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 118,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion on brake pipe to rear load valve

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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P782 XFV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P782 XFV, 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 P782 XFV registered?

P782 XFV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P782 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P782 XFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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