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R155 NGC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 80,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,949 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,949 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both lights (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,963 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mount broken rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,062 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,599 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 67,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,865 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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R155 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R155 NGC, 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 R155 NGC registered?

R155 NGC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R155 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 NGC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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