CarVerify

Free Car Check

R192 GWV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,309 mi
Last recorded165,309 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2009 165,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F cv boot perished

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm outer sidewall perished

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear exhaust box baffles broken up

Pass 7 Nov 2008 161,024 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 161,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 157,787 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 157,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 153,665 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 153,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 149,760 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R192 GWV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R192 GWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R192 GWV?

You can check the full history of R192 GWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R192 GWV registered?

R192 GWV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R192 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 GWV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R192 GWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R192 GWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.