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P821 TWP

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 TWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 150,756 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 150,736 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front track arm slight play nearing limit

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Feb 2009 145,675 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front track arm slight play nearing limit

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 137,644 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 137,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 129,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 119,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 119,536 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P821 TWP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P821 TWP, 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 P821 TWP registered?

P821 TWP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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