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R147 SLB

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,231 mi
Last recorded177,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 SLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 177,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 177,231 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R147 SLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R147 SLB, 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 R147 SLB registered?

R147 SLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R147 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 SLB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R147 SLB have outstanding finance?

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