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P846 PTM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,717 mi
Last recorded116,717 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 PTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 116,717 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

slight damage to front and rear number plates

Fail 7 Oct 2009 116,705 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

slight damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 110,070 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to front and rear no plates

damage to n/s headlamp lens

damage to n/s/r o/s/r sills

damage to windscreen

n/s/r tyre under inflatted

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

strong advise n/s/f door mirror insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2006 106,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P846 PTM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P846 PTM, 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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P846 PTM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P846 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P846 PTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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