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R126 DNE

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,374 mi
Last recorded60,374 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,374 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

screen cracked o/s bottom corner

Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

coolant radiator insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,703 miles

both rear shocker lower brackets getting corroded

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

front discs getting worn

some corrosion rear chassis crossmember near rear spring rear hangers

Fail 27 Mar 2008 116,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker lower brackets getting corroded

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

front discs getting worn

some corrosion rear chassis crossmember near rear spring rear hangers

Pass 15 Sep 2006 113,146 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 113,146 miles

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

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

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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R126 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R126 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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R126 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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