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N217 MWL

1996 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,583 mi
Last recorded51,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caddy128,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,583 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,568 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Slight damage to offside

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,017 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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N217 MWL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N217 MWL, 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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What year was N217 MWL registered?

N217 MWL is a 1996 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N217 MWL safe to buy?

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