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R301 NPR

1998 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caddy110,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 NPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 83,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 83,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,729 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal bushes need lubricating

coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust corroded with slight blow

Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal bushes need lubricating

coil springs starting to corrode

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust corroded with slight blow

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front brake pads wearing low

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,590 miles

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

o/s/f strut lower cup corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,810 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,640 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension top mounts worn

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,116 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R301 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R301 NPR, 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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R301 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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