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P98 VUA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,996 mi
Last recorded162,996 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 VUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 162,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and box sections (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and box sections (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres worn edges/poor condition

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 16 May 2015 157,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 151,311 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 151,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 149,857 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 149,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,870 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 148,869 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 146,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 144,508 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 137,773 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 126,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 126,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P98 VUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P98 VUA, 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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P98 VUA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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