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R326 LHC

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 LHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 109,090 miles

corrosion to both sills

o/s door mirror glass is cracked and should be replaced

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

this vehicle may need further welding next year to get it through another mot.

Fail 5 May 2010 109,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 102,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f rear veiw mirror cracked not affecting veiw to rear

Pass 29 Sep 2006 98,780 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R326 LHC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R326 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 R326 LHC registered?

R326 LHC is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R326 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 LHC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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