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R171 ODM

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,332 mi
Last recorded157,332 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 ODM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 157,150 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 149,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 135,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,857 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ODM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R171 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

R171 ODM is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R171 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 ODM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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