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R324 AOJ

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,696 mi
Last recorded260,696 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 AOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 260,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 254,581 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 250,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 250,740 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 240,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 240,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 230,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 221,983 miles

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 214,193 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 214,193 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 208,476 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005

Centre Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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R324 AOJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R324 AOJ, 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 R324 AOJ registered?

R324 AOJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R324 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 AOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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