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R163 AAF

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 145,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 137,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 130,159 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S outer sill corroded and may require attention soon

O/S/R floor holed near suspension mounting - may require attention soon

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis inc towbar mounts corroded and may require attention soon

Fail 17 Aug 2010 130,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S outer sill corroded and may require attention soon

O/S/R floor holed near suspension mounting - may require attention soon

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis inc towbar mounts corroded and may require attention soon

Pass 29 Jul 2009 114,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 114,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,931 miles

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Sep 2005 93,581 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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R163 AAF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R163 AAF, 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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R163 AAF is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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