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P83 XRU

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 XRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 123,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 123,417 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 114,027 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,862 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 105,807 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips to screen

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

front brake pads look thin

o/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 96,091 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P83 XRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P83 XRU, 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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P83 XRU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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