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G18 EFC

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front suspension legs and wishbones slightly corodded

front brake discs in poor condition and brakes showing slight imbalance

long footbrake pedal travel

nearside rear tyre casig badly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front suspension legs and wishbones slightly corodded

front brake discs in poor condition and brakes showing slight imbalance

long footbrake pedal travel

nearside rear tyre casig badly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long brake travel

offside front & nearside rear tyres have perished side walls

underside of vehicle generally corroded.(not excessive)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both front and passenger rear tyres perishing

advise fuel and brake pipes corroded

advise general corrosion taking effect under vehicle

Pass 2 May 2007 37,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,159 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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G18 EFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G18 EFC registered?

G18 EFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is G18 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 EFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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