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P989 LNE

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 LNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 114,275 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Shocker Casings corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2021 114,275 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Shocker Casings corroding

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 112,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Shocker Casings corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,929 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 98,753 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R & O/S/R ( around drain holes) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath Body/Chassis rusty in various areas (requires underseal)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,281 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,386 miles

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

near siderear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,131 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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P989 LNE is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P989 LNE, 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.

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P989 LNE is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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