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R140 WAV

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 WAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 99,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,992 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 70,056 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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R140 WAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R140 WAV, 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 R140 WAV registered?

R140 WAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R140 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 WAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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