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R108 FGX

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,463 mi
Last recorded61,463 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,463 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,543 miles

front no plate cracked.

n/s/door mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 47,108 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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R108 FGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 R108 FGX, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R108 FGX?

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What year was R108 FGX registered?

R108 FGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R108 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 FGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R108 FGX have outstanding finance?

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