MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil leak.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery insecure
EXHAUST TAILPIPE CATCHING BODY
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Battery insecure
SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R27 DMB is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R27 DMB, 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 R27 DMB registered?
R27 DMB is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R27 DMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R27 DMB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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