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R198 ULY

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 ULY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,849 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting area under air filter box, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 108,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification does not relocate into cup when lowered from jack, (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification does not relocate into cup when lowered from jack, (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to o/s flexi as marked, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,590 miles

Corrosion hole in n/s/f floor, not in a prescribed area.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion hole in n/s/f floor, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,488 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 99,488 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes nearside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

When front struts are fully extended springs become loose.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes nearside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (2.4.A.3)

When front struts are fully extended springs become loose.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 86,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,075 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 80,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 72,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,324 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

second mount on middle exaust deteriated . rear gear box mount deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,616 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 62,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,167 miles

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

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 ULY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ULY, 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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R198 ULY is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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