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R170 EBD

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central underside of body corroded but not yet weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front and rear corroded but not yet weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight rub mark on flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front and rear corroded but not yet weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 101,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,889 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,889 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 92,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,457 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front just passable (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s just passable (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

hole in n/s/r chassis and body but not in delegated area

oil dampness round brake load sensor no leak visable when pressure held on brake

oil leak

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 parts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front just passable (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s just passable (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

hole in n/s/r chassis and body but not in delegated area

oil leak

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hole in o/s/f floor but not in delegated area

n/s mirror slightly loose

oil dampness round brake load sensing valve also round pipe on master cylinder no leak visable

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

rear wiper blade worn

small hole in n/s body

unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,974 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hole in o/s/f floor but not in delegated area

n/s mirror slightly loose

oil dampness round brake load sensing valve also round pipe on master cylinder no leak visable

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

rear wiper blade worn

small hole in n/s body

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 28 May 2014 79,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 May 2014 79,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 May 2013 73,510 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

some movement at front strut top mountings when vehicle raised

Fail 22 May 2013 73,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

some movement at front strut top mountings when vehicle raised

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,495 miles

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

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

battery insecure

some lift detected at both front strut top mountings when vehicle raised

Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,010 miles

hole in floor of load area

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,260 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R170 EBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R170 EBD, 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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R170 EBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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