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R139 DNE

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 36,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shocker mounts corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,754 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,336 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 32,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,578 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 31,578 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,974 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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R139 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R139 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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What year was R139 DNE registered?

R139 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R139 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 DNE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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