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R144 UET

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 UET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 132,789 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 132,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,598 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 125,594 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 125,564 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front numberplate cracked

rear door catch faulty

Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,736 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 104,518 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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R144 UET is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 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 R144 UET, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R144 UET is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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