MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Bumper loose
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine oil leak.
O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm.
corrosion in front struts
corrosion in nearside outer sill
corrosion in rear inner wing lower panels
multi-v fanbelt perishing
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm
slight blow from behind cat
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in front struts
corrosion in nearside outer sill
corrosion in rear inner wing lower panels
multi-v fanbelt perishing
nearside rear brake coming on before offside rear
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm
rear brake squeak,advise attention
slight blow from behind cat
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
battery insecure
condition of front pads unknown (limited vision)
gearbox oil leak
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
battery insecure
some handbrake and footbrake travel
battery insecure
some handbrake and footbrake travel
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
auxillary drive belt in poor condition
oil leak from gearbox
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bodywork in poor condition
dampness on steering rack
long handbrake travel
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing
o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 LVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R238 LVV, 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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R238 LVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R238 LVV safe to buy?
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