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R149 BDA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,000 mi
Last recorded216,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 BDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 216,000 miles

floor pan sill poor reps crossion brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 210,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 210,544 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

floor croed all steel pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 206,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 206,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 200,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 200,140 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 185,312 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 174,879 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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R149 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R149 BDA, 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 R149 BDA registered?

R149 BDA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R149 BDA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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