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P816 UGH

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,704 mi
Last recorded111,704 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 UGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 103,528 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,528 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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P816 UGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P816 UGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P816 UGH registered?

P816 UGH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P816 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 UGH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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