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M70 OLO

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,374 mi
Last recorded94,374 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 OLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear Quarter panel corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel slightly insecure

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 93,879 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid load compensator valve leaking brake fluid under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Pick up Bed Modified and has poor repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,884 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box lower mount looks bent and bush defective

Nearside Front Play in shock strut

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in shock strut

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pick up floor has poor repair

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,834 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch with 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box lower mount looks bent and bush defective

Nearside Front Play in Shock strut

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in Shock strut

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Parking lamp sometimes stays on and hand brake not returing to stop.

pickup floor has poor repair

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,554 miles

Coolant leak

Paint bubbling on both b pillars

Poor repair to pick up bed

Rear crossmember corroded

Rust, Corrosion and Welded patches to underside

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,554 miles

Emissions not tested Due to bad oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Near fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Paint bubbling on both b pillars

Poor repair to pick up bed

Rear crossmember corroded

Rust, Corrosion and Welded patches to underside

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 126,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 7 Feb 2016 122,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,933 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 97,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,944 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,957 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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M70 OLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M70 OLO, 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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M70 OLO is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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