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R171 HNJ

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 HNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,118 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 117,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 108,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2006 108,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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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R171 HNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R171 HNJ, 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 R171 HNJ registered?

R171 HNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R171 HNJ safe to buy?

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