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P904 AEP

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 AEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,740 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns inner cv gator split

nsr tyre needs pumping up

osf nsf top strutt mounts showing signs of ware when jacked

various parts of vehicle body very untidy and has duck tape covering sharp edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns inner cv gator split

nsr tyre needs pumping up

osf nsf top strutt mounts showing signs of ware when jacked

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,582 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to nsr side panel (away fron structural area)

front valance dented and pushed back.

osf nsf sill areas dented and showing signs of corrosion.

osr nsr suspension turrets corroded, osf nsf and front to back near brake valve brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,582 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to nsr side panel (away fron structural area)

front valance dented and pushed back.

osf nsf sill areas dented and showing signs of corrosion.

osr nsr suspension turrets corroded, osf nsf and front to back near brake valve brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,706 miles

CAR NEEDS MUD & MUCH POWERWASHING OFF FOR FULL INSPECTION

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY & DAMAGED BUT STILL STRONG

Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,706 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CAR NEEDS MUD & MUCH POWERWASHING OFF FOR FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,702 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,186 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,229 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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P904 AEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P904 AEP, 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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What year was P904 AEP registered?

P904 AEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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