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P819 ROU

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,156 mi
Last recorded154,156 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 154,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 154,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 127,968 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 121,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,316 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 116,393 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 116,393 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,285 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 106,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 102,317 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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P819 ROU is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P819 ROU, 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 P819 ROU registered?

P819 ROU is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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