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R289 NGO

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

246,962 mi
Last recorded246,962 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 246,962 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 246,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 241,586 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 241,515 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 235,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 230,706 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 230,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak under engine.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 227,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 227,617 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 227,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

lift in both front top suspension mountings

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside mirror loose

pin hole nearside outer cv gaiter

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2006 226,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 226,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 226,128 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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R289 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R289 NGO, 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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R289 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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