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R273 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,461 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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R273 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R273 NGC, 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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How do I check the history of R273 NGC?

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What year was R273 NGC registered?

R273 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R273 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 NGC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R273 NGC have outstanding finance?

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