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R18 UGG

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 UGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,065 miles

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

front brake pads approx 85% worn

slight body and sill corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake pads approx 85% worn

slight body and sill corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2010 108,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 108,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 94,141 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

alt and pas belts perished

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 702,330 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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R18 UGG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R18 UGG, 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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What year was R18 UGG registered?

R18 UGG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R18 UGG safe to buy?

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