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R121 DRJ

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,509 mi
Last recorded192,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 192,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 192,505 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 183,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 183,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 168,734 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 168,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 157,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 157,058 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2008 149,800 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

park brake travel quite high effort ok

radiator fan overheated

Pass 22 May 2007 141,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 133,942 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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R121 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R121 DRJ, 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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What year was R121 DRJ registered?

R121 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R121 DRJ safe to buy?

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