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P889 HHF

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 HHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 156,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 156,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

all lights flashing on dashboard

Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,150 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all welding been covered in thick sealer

both rear leaf spring shackle brackets been modified and welded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

small crack in wind screen

Fail 17 Jun 2011 155,149 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf spring shackle brackets been modified and welded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

small crack in wind screen

Pass 21 Jun 2010 146,691 miles

modified front and rear suspension

Fail 14 Jun 2010 146,691 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

modified front and rear suspension

Fail 19 May 2009 136,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 136,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 134,696 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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P889 HHF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P889 HHF, 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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P889 HHF is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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