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P975 PFA

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,769 mi
Last recorded140,769 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 PFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 140,769 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 139,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,622 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 134,076 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 134,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 126,855 miles

N/s+O/s Brake Pads Low

Fail 30 Oct 2007 126,855 miles

N/s+O/s Brake Pads Low

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 102,228 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 112,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 112,141 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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P975 PFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P975 PFA, 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 P975 PFA registered?

P975 PFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P975 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P975 PFA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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