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R102 TLS

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,735 mi
Last recorded155,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 TLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 155,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 152,346 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 149,153 miles

Both sills are slightly corroded at the rear

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

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 146,173 miles

advise alternator tensioner noisy

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s rear handbrake cable fowling support bracket

advise o/s front headlight cracked

brake fluid reservoir top broken but sealed

Fail 16 May 2008 146,088 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise alternator tensioner noisy

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s rear handbrake cable fowling support bracket

advise o/s front headlight cracked

advise o/s rear tyre deflated

brake fluid reservoir top broken but sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2007 142,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

floor pan rusty not holed

offside rear chassis rusty not holed

Pass 26 Apr 2006 136,615 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 TLS is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TLS, 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 TLS is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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