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P89 STL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 STL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,110 miles

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

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

Offside wiperblade split on outer end.Engine made noises during emissions test.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,110 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside wiperblade split on outer end.Engine made noises during emissions test.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,469 miles

Some steel brake pipes corroding,front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to perish..

Fail 17 Jan 2007 73,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

emmision will not be re tested until cam belt has been replaced and investigation have been made into knocking noise made during emmisions test

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 70,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P89 STL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P89 STL, 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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What year was P89 STL registered?

P89 STL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P89 STL safe to buy?

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