1996 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · N640 DNB
1996 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 76,401 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N640 DNB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2014
- 76,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N640 DNB Mileage History
- 19/09/200665,465 mi
- 20/09/200665,465 mi
- 29/10/200767,113 mi+1,648 mi
- 29/10/200767,113 mi
- 20/10/200868,464 mi+1,351 mi
- 21/10/200868,464 mi
- 24/11/200969,882 mi+1,418 mi
- 13/12/201070,705 mi+823 mi
- 13/12/201070,705 mi
- 12/12/201172,118 mi+1,413 mi
- 03/12/201273,448 mi+1,330 mi
- 02/12/201374,963 mi+1,515 mi
- 10/12/201476,401 mi+1,438 mi
- 11/12/201476,401 mi
Average of roughly 1,329 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
N640 DNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caddy (N640 DNB) between September 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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