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P798 LWK

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,276 mi
Last recorded126,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 LWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,985 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,865 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,969 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,330 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 1.6 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 123,330 miles

Brake cable damaged Rubbing o/s/r wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 1.6 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,109 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 120,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 120,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,683 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres bald and below 1.6mm on the inner edges of the tyres

nearside lower outer body sill damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,990 miles

suspension front and rear have lowering springs fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension front and rear have lowering springs fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 80,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 66,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear n/s/f top susp mounting

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,607 miles

wear n/s/f top susp mounting

Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P798 LWK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P798 LWK, 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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P798 LWK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P798 LWK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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