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R261 AVM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,625 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,070 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 118,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 118,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,084 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter perished slightly

slight leak from nearside front shock absorber

wear to nearside front lower wishbone bushes.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 110,265 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,638 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly.

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly.

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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R261 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R261 AVM, 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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What year was R261 AVM registered?

R261 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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