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P944 EDV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,523 mi
Last recorded178,523 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 178,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside floor has signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2012 174,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 171,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 167,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 167,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 163,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 159,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 155,936 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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P944 EDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P944 EDV, 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 P944 EDV registered?

P944 EDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P944 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P944 EDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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