1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.8L Petrol · P265 MHK
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 142,909 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P265 MHK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2024
- 142,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P265 MHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (P265 MHK) between February 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (54 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 100 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P265 MHK Mileage History
- 26/02/2006119,220 mi
- 14/06/2007131,013 mi+11,793 mi
- 20/06/2008141,861 mi+10,848 mi
- 26/06/2008141,864 mi+3 mi
- 27/06/2008141,869 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/2009149,420 mi+7,551 mi
- 05/06/2009149,428 mi+8 mi
- 02/08/2010133,637 mi-15,791 mi
- 02/08/2010133,637 mi
- 05/08/2011136,291 mi+2,654 mi
- 05/08/2011136,291 mi
- 07/08/2012114,711 mi-21,580 mi
- 14/08/2012114,829 mi+118 mi
- 14/08/2013119,036 mi+4,207 mi
- 27/09/2014120,930 mi+1,894 mi
- 23/09/2015123,653 mi+2,723 mi
- 24/09/2016125,572 mi+1,919 mi
- 22/09/2017128,357 mi+2,785 mi
- 02/10/2018130,713 mi+2,356 mi
- 27/09/2019133,277 mi+2,564 mi
- 14/09/2020135,209 mi+1,932 mi
- 02/10/2021137,177 mi+1,968 mi
- 13/10/2022138,858 mi+1,681 mi
- 13/10/2022138,858 mi
- 26/09/2023140,475 mi+1,617 mi
- 06/07/2024142,909 mi+2,434 mi
Average of roughly 1,290 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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