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R163 FWX

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 127,903 miles

both sides floor to sill have corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2011 127,787 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2008 126,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 126,294 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 125,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,079 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 116,079 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R163 FWX, 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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What year was R163 FWX registered?

R163 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R163 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 FWX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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