MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
accident damage to front of vehicle
corrosion in all brake pipes leading to and from rear brake compensator
corrosion in both outer sills
nearside front indicator security would benefit from attention
slight corrosion in rear chassis rails
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
accident damage to front of vehicle
corrosion in all brake pipes leading to and from rear brake compensator
corrosion in both outer sills
nearside front indicator security would benefit from attention
slight corrosion in rear chassis rails
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both number plates in poor condition
corrosion in rear brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve
damage to front of vehicle, nearside head lamp bracket has been repair but secure at time of test
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge (stepped tread pattern)
slight wear in steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both number plates in poor condition
corrosion in rear brake pipes to/from rear load sensing valve
damage to front of vehicle, nearside head lamp bracket has been repair but secure at time of test
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge (stepped tread pattern)
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
nearside front wiper blade split at end
slight play in nearside front steering rack end
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
nearside front wiper blade split at end
slight play in nearside front steering rack end
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P850 APA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P850 APA, 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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P850 APA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 August 1996.
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