MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on sills, and previous patch repairs
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion on sills, and previous patch repairs
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Adjustable suspension fitted on front of vehicle, adequate clearance/travel at time of test.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Outer 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)
Adjustable suspension fitted on front of vehicle, adequate clearance/travel at time of test.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Both front brake hoses cracking slightly.
Both steering rack boots slightly cracking.
Brake pipes getting rusty.
Handbrake will need adjusting soon.
No oil found in engine.
Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside rear wheel buckled.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Rear brakes noisey when applied.
Rear chassis rails have surface rust.
Slight free play in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Both front brake hoses cracking slightly.
Both steering rack boots slightly cracking.
Brake pipes getting rusty.
Handbrake will need adjusting soon.
No oil found in engine.
Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Offside rear wheel buckled.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Rear brakes noisey when applied.
Rear chassis rails have surface rust.
Slight free play in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general corrosion to underside been standing
travel to foot brake
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R327 ETL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 R327 ETL, 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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R327 ETL is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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