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R117 DNE

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,939 miles

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

shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,462 miles

Eng oil leak

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 120,462 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Eng oil leak

Nearside Wiper split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly In jacked free position (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear nearside wheel brg

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,789 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,275 miles

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

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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R117 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R117 DNE, 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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R117 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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