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R214 ACL

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 ACL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 155,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,691 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 152,658 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking no3 injector (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking no4 injector (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,810 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 146,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x3 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember near load vavle (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,846 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 138,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 130,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 117,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 112,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 108,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 101,746 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
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R214 ACL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R214 ACL, 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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R214 ACL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 August 1997.

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