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P851 MEV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,337 miles

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under/outer body corrosion/previous weld repairs/underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under/outer body corrosion/previous weld repairs/underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,266 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

all chassis has corrosion

front axle tyres different size than rear axle

light corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,004 miles

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

slight up and down movement in steering column top bush

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,330 miles

Bolt missing from rear exhaust mounting

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,307 miles

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

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

Bolt missing from rear exhaust mounting

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,274 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,274 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,942 miles

Additional blue front position lights fitted at time of test.

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

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,078 miles

Both front brake discs inboard faces pitted.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs inboard faces pitted.

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,619 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,197 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,315 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,134 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres close to 2mm wear marks.

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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P851 MEV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P851 MEV, 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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P851 MEV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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