1997 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · P712 LRP
1997 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17/01/1997. Recorded mileage 130,459 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,459 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
P712 LRP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 130,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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P712 LRP Mileage History
- 11/02/200697,192 mi
- 14/02/200697,198 mi+6 mi
- 07/02/2007105,813 mi+8,615 mi
- 08/03/2008114,729 mi+8,916 mi
- 20/12/2010122,827 mi+8,098 mi
- 15/11/2014122,820 mi-7 mi
- 01/12/2015127,608 mi+4,788 mi
- 28/06/2016127,608 mi
- 20/06/2017129,949 mi+2,341 mi
- 04/07/2017129,952 mi+3 mi
- 16/02/2024130,456 mi+504 mi
- 21/02/2024130,459 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,845 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P712 LRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caddy (P712 LRP) between February 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 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: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced door”; “Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe bleed nipple replaced with a bolt (1.1.21 (d) (i))”.
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