1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · P581 PPV
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/01/1997. Recorded mileage 130,564 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P581 PPV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 130,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P581 PPV Mileage History
- 01/06/2026130,563 mi
- 11/06/2026130,564 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P581 PPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (P581 PPV) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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