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R287 AVM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 135,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers average

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 133,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 133,598 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

air filter box loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 125,042 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 125,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 116,034 miles

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

Oil leak

advise all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

advise nearside rear light lense cracked

advise offside front inner cv boot split

advise offside front plus nearside front wish bone bushes worn slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2007 116,015 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

advise nearside rear light lense cracked

advise offside inner cv boot split

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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R287 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R287 AVM, 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 R287 AVM registered?

R287 AVM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R287 AVM safe to buy?

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