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R275 BHE

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,822 mi
Last recorded155,822 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 155,822 miles

Brake pedal travel

Damage to front No plate

Damage to offside front headlamp glass

offside parking brake low efficiency reading

slight damage to front screen

Fail 19 Jun 2008 155,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pedal travel

Damage to front No plate

Damage to offside front headlamp glass

offside parking brake low efficiency reading

slight damage to front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 145,738 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 145,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2006 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front shock absorber top mounting rubbers

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

small chip to windscreen

some play in steering rack inner joints , but not to excess

Fail 20 Jun 2006 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front shock absorber top mounting rubbers

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

small chip to windscreen

some play in steering rack inner joints , but not to excess

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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R275 BHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R275 BHE, 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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What year was R275 BHE registered?

R275 BHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R275 BHE safe to buy?

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