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R159 URD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,110 mi
Last recorded127,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 127,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 127,171 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 114,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 107,085 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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R159 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R159 URD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R159 URD registered?

R159 URD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R159 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 URD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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