1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · P275 ECJ
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 112,832 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P275 ECJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 112,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P275 ECJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (P275 ECJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P275 ECJ Mileage History
- 05/10/2023108,595 mi
- 06/10/2023108,605 mi+10 mi
- 08/10/2024110,470 mi+1,865 mi
- 09/10/2024110,479 mi+9 mi
- 08/10/2025112,832 mi+2,353 mi
Average of roughly 2,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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