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R136 XGC

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 135,697 miles

Oil leak

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 14 Apr 2010 135,688 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

n/s driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 132,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R136 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R136 XGC, 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 R136 XGC registered?

R136 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R136 XGC safe to buy?

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