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R144 ODM

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,070 mi
Last recorded159,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ODM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 159,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 159,065 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 146,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 133,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

hand brake travel on limit

offside upper side light inoperative

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

slight play in steering coloumn bushes

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Sep 2007 133,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

hand brake travel on limit

offside upper side light inoperative

oil leak around engine

several corrosion spots showing

slight play in steering coloumn bushes

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,214 miles

Signs of cracking on offside front brake flexi, recommend attention.

Stonechip on windscreen, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes under vehicle, recommend attention.

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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R144 ODM 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 66.7%.

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 R144 ODM, 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 R144 ODM registered?

R144 ODM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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