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P859 MBF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,290 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,347 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,118 miles

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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P859 MBF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P859 MBF, 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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What year was P859 MBF registered?

P859 MBF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P859 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 MBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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