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P885 UBD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 UBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 129,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 119,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 107,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 94,959 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,062 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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P885 UBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P885 UBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P885 UBD registered?

P885 UBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P885 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 UBD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P885 UBD have outstanding finance?

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