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R340 EBM

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 EBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2020 80,920 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both side sills ,wheel arches.o/s/floor.o/s/door step.both side rear crros member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

hand brake slightly travel,play side to side.wiper slightly poor ,o/s/head light slightly condensation..n/s/mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,688 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front of inner wheel arch (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,231 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,781 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear end corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust baffles deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust baffles deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,815 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,271 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,249 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 57,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 49,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R340 EBM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R340 EBM, 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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R340 EBM is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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