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R258 JDV

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 JDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,101 miles

front crossmember damaged

n/s c/v boot cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust rusty & weak slight leak

various surface rust under side

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front crossmember damaged

n/s c/v boot cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust rusty & weak slight leak

various surface rust under side

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,124 miles

C/V BOOTS CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGES

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

SQEAK FROM REAR BRAKES

Fail 8 Nov 2007 92,124 miles

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

C/V BOOTS CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGES

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

SQEAK FROM REAR BRAKES

Pass 27 Nov 2006 90,044 miles

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S WIPER FIXING POOR

P.A.S BELT CRACKED

Fail 3 Nov 2006 89,923 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

GEAR LINKAGE WORN

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

O/S WIPER FIXING POOR

P.A.S BELT CRACKED

Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 88,036 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER DAMAGED

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

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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R258 JDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R258 JDV, 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 R258 JDV registered?

R258 JDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R258 JDV safe to buy?

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