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R240 FMY

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2008 128,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 110,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 94,553 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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R240 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R240 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R240 FMY?

You can check the full history of R240 FMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R240 FMY registered?

R240 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R240 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 FMY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R240 FMY have outstanding finance?

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