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P81 FON

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,196 mi
Last recorded201,196 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 FON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2010 201,196 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 174,124 miles

n/s/f side light dim

o/s & n/s/fbrake flexi pipes cracking

o/s &n/s wishbone rear bushs cracking

o/s outer cv boot cracking

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 148,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 134,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 101,627 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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P81 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P81 FON, 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 P81 FON registered?

P81 FON is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P81 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 FON shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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