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R262 AVM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,394 mi
Last recorded175,394 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2013 175,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses secured by cable ties and not metal clips

front brake calipers rusty

ignition barrel insecure

o/s/f shocker nylon nut not reaching threads

power steering pipes rusty

underside has various welded plates covered in under seal

Pass 24 Dec 2013 175,394 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses secured by cable ties and not metal clips

front brake calipers rusty

ignition barrel insecure

o/s/f shocker nylon nut not reaching threads

power steering pipes rusty

underside has various welded plates covered in under seal

Fail 19 Dec 2013 175,387 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery negterminal insecure

exhaust rubbing on rear floor

gearbox mountain nut missing

ignition barrel insecure

o/s/f shocker nylon nut not reaching threads

stud missing on front pipe

underside has various welded plates covered in under seal

Pass 16 Jul 2011 170,816 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 160,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cable fouling exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2010 160,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cable fouling exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2009 150,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 150,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 143,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 140,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 137,867 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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R262 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R262 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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R262 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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