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P869 ATA

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 146,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noise.

Oil leak power steering damp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Step ins rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 146,632 miles

Electrical wiring insecure In cab (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noise.

Oil leak power steering damp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Step ins rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,101 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 143,099 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor near bung (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis various (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis various (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Long travel handbrake.

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 135,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 134,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 129,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 129,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,786 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2012 113,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 113,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 113,265 miles

nearside front wiper rubber split

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 May 2011 113,265 miles

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

nearside front wiper rubber split

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2010 113,254 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2010 113,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 May 2009 112,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 111,719 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake travel near limits.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,984 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 108,984 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 106,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 106,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 104,018 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 104,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P869 ATA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P869 ATA, 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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P869 ATA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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