MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight underbody corrosion
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underbody slight corrosion
underbody undersealed
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine reading too high to record (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake pedal /clutch shaft semi seized (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panel section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side panel section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
slight imbalance on front brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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P87 VTL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 P87 VTL, 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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P87 VTL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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