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P811 XGH

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 XGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside inner sills have surface corrosion to them

nearside front brake disc is slightly scored

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front cv gaitor seeping slightly

offside front tyre low on pressure

uneven tread wear on front tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,999 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,310 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 100,306 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,961 miles

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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P811 XGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P811 XGH, 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 P811 XGH registered?

P811 XGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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