MOT Status
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92,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cracked and producing a sharp cut hazard (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side chassis box section corroded around rear spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closing panel in wheel house (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center box cracked at outlet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel house (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak on gearbox ()
Oil leak
Both front macpherson strut spring seats showing signs of corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R158 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R158 FDX, 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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R158 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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