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P908 WYJ

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,801 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,752 miles

see advisory sheet test number 252631826247

Fail 9 Aug 2006 59,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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P908 WYJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P908 WYJ, 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 P908 WYJ registered?

P908 WYJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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