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R235 BHE

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside washer pipe leaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,761 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 88,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind cat (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,355 miles

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

Offside washer jet requires cleaning

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Across rear axle, nearside and offside brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Brake pipes to and from brake compensator valve are slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside washer jet requires cleaning.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,905 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 84,905 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,130 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,122 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,625 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,083 miles

lift in both front strut top mountings

slight buckle in offside rear and offside front wheel rims

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,846 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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R235 BHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 110,755 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 R235 BHE, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R235 BHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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