MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
nearside rear wheel arch holed
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside headlamp glass has small crack in it.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P790 MBF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 P790 MBF, 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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What year was P790 MBF registered?
P790 MBF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P790 MBF safe to buy?
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