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R202 SJM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,879 mi
Last recorded105,879 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 SJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 105,879 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills.

welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,800 miles

Both rear floor pans have bad corrosion

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

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

Offside rear chassi section has corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear floor pans have bad corrosion

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

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

Offside rear chassi section has corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 84,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,553 miles

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside parkbrake effort less than offside

nearside rear tyre tead wearing on outer edge

noise from nearside front brakes?

Pass 3 May 2007 69,703 miles

nearside parkbrake effort lower than offside

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 3 May 2007 69,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside parkbrake effort lower than offside

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,430 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f flexi-hose cracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f flexible brake hose age cracking

parking brake travel high

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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R202 SJM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R202 SJM, 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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R202 SJM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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