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R151 DCL

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 DCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,566 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 72,546 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,564 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn badly but no cords exposed.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 55,656 miles

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

Slight corrosion to sills.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,790 miles

n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arches.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,839 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe becoming corroded from limitre valve to flexi

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,565 miles

offside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at limiter valve flexi

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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R151 DCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R151 DCL, 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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R151 DCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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