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R271 FFL

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,484 mi
Last recorded65,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,484 miles

front wings heavly corroded

surface corrosion to varous places

varous brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wings heavly corroded

surface corrosion to varous places

varous brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,850 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

front road springs rusty

o/s/f trye close to limit

Fail 16 Dec 2005 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

front brake disc's corroded on inner edge's

front road springs rusty

o/s/f tyre close to limit (advise replacement)

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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R271 FFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R271 FFL, 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 R271 FFL registered?

R271 FFL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R271 FFL safe to buy?

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