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R102 OVJ

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 121,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear w/arch edges taped

o/s+n/s centre inner +outer sill corroded+holed ,not specified area

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,150 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 119,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 113,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 113,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 99,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 94,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 82,201 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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R102 OVJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R102 OVJ, 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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R102 OVJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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