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HCZ 4005

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 4005
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 65,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,229 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,123 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 57,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to limiter valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 189,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 188,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 186,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 183,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 183,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 181,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor repaired from inside

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 144,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 137,382 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 137,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2007 130,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 130,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 121,500 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 112,468 miles

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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HCZ 4005 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 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 HCZ 4005, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCZ 4005 registered?

HCZ 4005 is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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