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R205 MSA

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 MSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,685 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 111,632 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,763 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 98,763 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both drive belts split

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,311 miles

brake pipes (along floor to rear) corroded

exhaust centre section starting to deteriorate

n/s/f brake sticky

n/s/f wiper streaky

slight fluctuation at front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

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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R205 MSA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R205 MSA, 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 R205 MSA registered?

R205 MSA is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R205 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 MSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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