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R267 WCY

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,414 mi
Last recorded169,414 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 WCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 169,414 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 169,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 165,125 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 165,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 165,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 157,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 151,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 151,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 148,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,386 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 142,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 142,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 133,436 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 133,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey.

o/s/r arch rusty.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 122,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 122,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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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R267 WCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R267 WCY, 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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R267 WCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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