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R321 LHC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 LHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 176,883 miles

slight play both top shock mounts

various slight corrsion on sills/underneth

Pass 18 Jan 2008 172,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 162,948 miles

advise front pads look to be low as far as i can see without removing wheel inspect & change if needed

advise lift in o/s & n/s top leg assemblys but appears to be design rather than wear

advise o/s & n/s outer sills rusty

advise steel feed to o/s front flexible brake hose rusty change as soon as possible

advise steel pipes on rear compensator & n/s of rear axle rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 20 Jan 2006 153,097 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 153,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

cambelt cover loose

long foot brake travel

oil leak

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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R321 LHC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R321 LHC, 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 R321 LHC registered?

R321 LHC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R321 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 LHC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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