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R103 TKM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,508 mi
Last recorded199,508 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 TKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 199,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 193,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 193,252 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 182,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 171,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

offside mirror glass cracked

wipers do not park

Fail 25 Sep 2009 171,883 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever has travel

offside mirror glass cracked

wipers do not park

Pass 1 Oct 2008 157,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 136,847 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 136,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

spare tyre worn

wipers park position incorrect not obscuring vision

Pass 7 Jun 2006 135,943 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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R103 TKM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R103 TKM, 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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R103 TKM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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