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P829 VGN

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 VGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 170,631 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 170,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body corroded

n/s/headlamp bracket broken

oil leaks from engine

Fail 27 Nov 2007 170,570 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both sills lower seams corroding

considerable hand brake lever travel.

front foot brake imbalance close to limit.

o/s/f floor pan corroded.

o/s/f indicater dull.

o/s/f tyre outer edge tread more worn

o/s/r tyre perrishing

power steering belt perrishing

vehicle structure cxorroding / poor condition.

wind screen marked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 161,410 miles

rear brakes binding

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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P829 VGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P829 VGN, 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 P829 VGN registered?

P829 VGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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