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R255 OHG

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,853 mi
Last recorded146,853 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 OHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,853 miles

Offside Front corroded and covered with tape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

both rear springs corroded

gear selection control rods badly worn and rubbing on exhaust

near side tell tale not working for indicator or hazzard

tell tale for side lamps not working

Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,852 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking constantly whilst running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front corroded and covered with tape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

both rear springs corroded

gear selection control rods badly worn and rubbing on exhaust

near side tell tale not working for indicator or hazzard

tell tale for side lamps not working

Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,334 miles

off side inner sill corroded.

x2 front tyres, outer side walls have some damage.

x2 rear and off side front springs corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury upper wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

off side inner sill corroded.

x2 front tyres, outer side walls have some damage.

x2 rear and off side front springs corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 134,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear in clip near rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 126,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,130 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 116,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 115,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disks in poor condition on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,028 miles

both front brake disks in poor condition on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f outer brake pad low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 99,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,390 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 90,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 90,341 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R255 OHG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R255 OHG, 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.

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R255 OHG is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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