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R254 FVV

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,276 mi
Last recorded189,276 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 FVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 189,276 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 184,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 173,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal creeps. brake pedal good

surface rust by o/s/ front top suspension top

Fail 15 Apr 2009 173,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal creeps. brake pedal good

surface rust by o/s/ front top suspension top

Fail 1 May 2008 158,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 158,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 143,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 143,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 118,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 99,357 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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R254 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R254 FVV, 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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What year was R254 FVV registered?

R254 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R254 FVV safe to buy?

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