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P916 TGA

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 TGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2012 145,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 140,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 117,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 116,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 114,152 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 110,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P916 TGA 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 100%.

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 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 P916 TGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P916 TGA registered?

P916 TGA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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