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R242 BMV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 99,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 85,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,578 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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R242 BMV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R242 BMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R242 BMV registered?

R242 BMV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R242 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 BMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R242 BMV have outstanding finance?

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