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R145 XKK

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,925 mi
Last recorded53,925 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 XKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,432 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 50,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 34,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,109 miles

General under body in poor condition with areas of light corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 19,109 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

General under body in poor condition with areas of light corrosion

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,871 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,129 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 17,129 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,173 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 16,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,066 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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R145 XKK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R145 XKK, 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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R145 XKK is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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