MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare tyre missing,offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
R.number plate bubbling and discolouring but can still be read at time of test and front plate discolouring slightly, n/s/ wiper split at ends, corrosion forming in various prescribed areas (+ some non pres)
TYRES 17565R14T n/s/f 4.0mm o/s/f 6.0mm n/s/r 2.0mm close to limit and perished o/s/r 6.0mm spare as new
brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn slightly but secure at time of test, o/s number plate light slightly dim, oil on engine and gearbox, resedue around radiator tophose/temp switch housing
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing, o/s/r brake binding slightly and slight travel in h/brake, rear brakes slightly out of balance (21%)
slight play in o/s steering rack, centre exhaust rubber mount splitting, front brake pads getting slightly low, n/s/f lower ball joint and track rod end rubbers split, o/s/f CV gator splitting, n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting
steering wheel padding rotates slightly on wheel but has no left to right movement, drivers floor carpet worn through and insecure at hole edges, pulley belts noisy and power steering belt splitting, rear wiper arm broken/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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P869 UTC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P869 UTC, 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 UTC is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1996.
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