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R110 EDV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,280 mi
Last recorded188,280 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 188,280 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking / play to front top strut mounts / floor pans/outer sills / rear leaf spring mounts rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2009 181,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play to front top strut mounts

Fail 28 Feb 2008 176,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

some lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2008 176,331 miles

some lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2006 165,950 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 160,131 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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R110 EDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R110 EDV, 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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What year was R110 EDV registered?

R110 EDV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R110 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R110 EDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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