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R239 AKJ

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,103 mi
Last recorded149,103 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 149,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat mecvhanism worn

Nearside rear wheel bent

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,165 miles

Several chips in screen

Small rust in nearside sill

Fail 22 Oct 2009 144,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

washers and wipers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2009 144,459 miles

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

washers and wipers poor

Pass 27 Aug 2008 138,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light scratches to windscreen

no spare wheel

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

some mounting for the front bumper broken

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,547 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2006 120,622 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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R239 AKJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R239 AKJ, 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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R239 AKJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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