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R146 ORA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,451 mi
Last recorded224,451 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2009 224,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 214,556 miles

crash damage to front of vehicle.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 214,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crash damage to front of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 202,747 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 202,747 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 190,547 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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R146 ORA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R146 ORA, 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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What year was R146 ORA registered?

R146 ORA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R146 ORA safe to buy?

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