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R198 TKU

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,477 mi
Last recorded149,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 TKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 149,477 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel bearings worn to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2006 138,962 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH.

BOTH REAR SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

N/S OUTER DOORSILL RUSTING BADLY.

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED.

PLAY AND WEAR IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS.

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

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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R198 TKU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R198 TKU, 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 R198 TKU registered?

R198 TKU is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R198 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 TKU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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